Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.

In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.

Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.

You might believe a good man easily, a great man with pleasure. -Bonum virum facile crederes, magnum libenter

In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.

The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.

Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.