In all things let reason be your guide.
To make an empire durable, the magistrates must obey the laws and the people the magistrates.
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.
Rule, after you have first learned to submit to rule.
If things are going well, religion and legislation are beneficial; if not, they are of no avail.
He that will sell his fame will also sell the public interest.