Rumor is not always wrong
A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.
Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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.