There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
Nothing mortal is so unstable and subject to change as power which has no foundation.
The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
In valor there is hope.