If things are going well, religion and legislation are beneficial; if not, they are of no avail.
In the ideal State laws are few and simple, because they have been derived from certainties. In the corrupt State laws are many and confused, because they have been derived from uncertainties.
He that will sell his fame will also sell the public interest.
Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
Rule, after you have first learned to submit to rule.
I grow old, ever learning many things.