Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
They terrify lest they should fear.
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.
The gods are on the side of the stronger.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.