By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
Secure against the designs of men, secure against the malignity of the Gods, they have accomplished a thing of infinite difficulty; that to them nothing remains even to be wished.
Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.