More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
A bad peace is even worse than war.