Resistance to oppression is second nature.

Those that are a friend to themselves are sure to be a friend to all.

Behold a worthy sight, to which the God, turning his attention to his own work, may direct his gaze. Behold an equal thing, worthy of a God, a brave man matched in conflict with evil fortune.

That which takes effect by chance is not an art.

The voice of flattery affects us after it has ceased, just as after a concert men find some agreeable air ringing in their ears to the exclusion of all serious business.

While crime is punished it yet increases.

An unpopular rule is never long maintained.