Evil counsel travels fast.

Heap up great wealth in your house, if you wish, and live as a tyrant, but, if the enjoyment of these things be lacking, I would not buy the rest for the shadow of smoke as against happiness.

Laws can never be enforced unless fear supports them.

The man from whom the joys of life have departed is living no more, but should be counted with the dead.

Nobody likes the bringer of bad news.

If to some my tale seems foolishness I am content that such could count me fool.

None love the messenger who brings bad news.