Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.

Conspicuous by his absence.

In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.

Eloquence wins its great and enduring fame quite as much from the benches of our opponents as from those of our friends.

Valor is the contempt of death and pain.

There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.

Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges.