Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.

Poets tell many lies.

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.

Call no man happy until he is dead.

Rule, after you have first learned to submit to rule.

Laws are like spider's webs: If some poor weak creature comes up against them, it is caught; but a big one can break through and get away.

Chide a friend in private and praise him in public.