The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
One who is allowed to sin, sins less
[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.