There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
You might believe a good man easily, a great man with pleasure. -Bonum virum facile crederes, magnum libenter
Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.