There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.

Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.

All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.

The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.

Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.

Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.

Then there is the usual scene when lovers are excited with each other, quarrels, entreaties, reproaches, and then fondling reconcilement.