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

That cannot be safe which is not honourable.

The persecution of genius fosters its influence.

Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.

All ancient history was written with a moral object; the ethical interest predominates almost to the exclusion of all others.

He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.

The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.