Greater things are believed of those who are absent.

Whatever is unknown is magnified.

In careless ignorance they think it civilization, when in reality it is a portion of their slavery...To ravage, to slaughter, to usurp under false pretenses, they call empire; and where they make a desert, they call it peace.

One who is allowed to sin, sins less

Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.

He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.