The universe has no prince or king that it [Rome] would consider equal to its humblest citizen.

After having won a scepter, few are so generous as to disdain the pleasures of ruling.

Those who easily forgive invite offenses.

I have deserved neither so much honor or so much disgrace.

Patience and time conquer all things.

The worst of all States is the democratic State.

Heaven often regulates effects by their causes, and pays the wicked what they have deserved.