The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.