Eloquence wins its great and enduring fame quite as much from the benches of our opponents as from those of our friends.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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.