Certain laws have not been written, but they are more fixed than all the written laws.
Successful crime is dignified with the name of virtue; the good become the slaves of the wicked; might makes right; fear silences the power of the law.
Fire tries gold, misery tries brave men.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
We have been born under a monarchy; to obey God is freedom.
There is no evil that does not offer inducements. Vices tempt you by the rewards which they offer.