Who, to say nothing about the perils of an awful and unknown sea, would have left Asia or Africa or Italy to look for Germany?
In valor there is hope.
The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.
Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.