Shame brings no advantage in misfortunes, for silence (of the accused) is the ally of the speaker.

In darkness one may be ashamed of what one does, without the shame of disgrace.

When people fall in deep distress, their native sense departs.

I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the State; and as for the man who sets private friendship above the public welfare - I have no use for him either.

It is a base thing for a man among the people not to obey those in command. Never in a state can the laws be well administered when fear does not stand firm.

War loves to seek its victims in the young.

Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own, Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge Such as none other hath, when they are known, They are found shallow.