The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.