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.
Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges.
If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.
Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
This I regard as history’s highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.
The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
Things forbidden have a secret charm.
In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.
When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
A bad peace is even worse than war.