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.

If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.

It is the rare fortune of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks.

Conspicuous by his absence.

Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.

It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.