By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
Falsehood avails itself of haste and uncertainty.
So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
You might believe a good man easily, a great man with pleasure. -Bonum virum facile crederes, magnum libenter