Indolence is sweet, and its consequences bitter.
Fear follows crime and is its punishment.
The ancient Romans built their greatest masterpieces of architecture, their amphitheaters, for wild beasts to fight in.
Fame is a heavy burden.
The safest course is to do nothing against one's conscience. With this secret, we can enjoy life and have no fear from death.
If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize.