In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
In all things there is a law of cycles.
Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
The persecution of genius fosters its influence.