The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.