Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
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.
It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure