The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
War will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.