Such being the happiness of the times, that you may think as you wish, and speak as you think.
Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.