A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.

You might believe a good man easily, a great man with pleasure. -Bonum virum facile crederes, magnum libenter

Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.

Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.

It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.

The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.

Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.