Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.