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.

No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.

If all men were to bring their miseries together in one place, most would be glad to take each his own home again rather than take a portion out of the common stock.

Wealth I desire to have; but wrongfully to get it, I do not wish.

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.

Laws are like spiders webs which, if anything small falls into them they ensnare it, but large things break through and escape.