Rome alone can resist Rome.
An example is often a deceptive mirror, and the order of destiny, so troubling to our thoughts, is not always found written in things past
The fire which seems extinguished often slumbers beneath the ashes.
Self-love is the source of all our other loves.
Generosity is the accompaniment of high birth; pity and gratitude are its attendants.
Rome, if you do not wish me to betray you, make enemies that I can hate!