By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
Conspicuous by his absence.
More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
Greater things are believed of those who are absent.