Danger breeds best on too much confidence.
The king, just and prudent, wants only those things which he can get.
Your Christians, whom one persecutes in vain, have something in them that surpasses the human. They lead a life of such innocence,that the heavens owe them some recognition: that they arise the stronger the more they are beaten down is hardly the result of common virtues.
A good memory is needed after one has lied.
Rome, if you do not wish me to betray you, make enemies that I can hate!
He who allows himself to be insulted deserves to be.