Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.

One who is allowed to sin, sins less

Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.

Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.

It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.

Whatever is unknown is magnified.

Posterity will pay everyone their due.