Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.

Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.

They terrify lest they should fear.

It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.

Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.

All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.