People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
Whatever is unknown is magnified.
By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.