It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.

In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.

The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.

Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure

That cannot be safe which is not honourable.

More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.

It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.