Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
It is a characteristic of the human mind to hate the man one has injured.
Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.