By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.

In all things there is a law of cycles.

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.

The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.

Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.

Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.

The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.