Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.

None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.

The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.

It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.

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

Augustus gradually increased his powers, taking over those of the senate, the executives and the laws. The aristocracy received wealth and position in proportion to their willingness to accept slavery. The state had been transformed, and the old Roman character gone for ever. Equality among citizens was completely abandoned. All now waited on the imperial command.

The solitude lends much appeal, because a sea without a harbour surrounds it. Even a modest boat can find few anchorage, and nobody can go ashore unnoticed by the guards. Its winter is mild because it is enclosed by a range of mountains which keeps out the fierce temperature; its summer is unequal. The open sea is very pleasant and it has a view of a beautiful bay.