The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges.