The solitude lends much appeal, because a sea without a harbour surrounds it. Even a modest boat can find few anchorage, and nobody can go ashore unnoticed by the guards. Its winter is mild because it is enclosed by a range of mountains which keeps out the fierce temperature; its summer is unequal. The open sea is very pleasant and it has a view of a beautiful bay.

The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.

There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.

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

It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.

Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.

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