All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.

The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.

Keen at the start, but careless at the end.

Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.

They make solitude, which they call peace.

Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure

Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.