The measure of a man is what he does with power.
Great parts produce great vices as well as virtues.
The rulers of the state are the only persons who ought to have the privilege of lying, either at home or abroad; they may be allowed to lie for the good of the state.
Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.
Not by force shall the children learn, but through play
Man is the plumeless genus of bipeds, birds are the plumed.