Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin. |
Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up. |
He had a certain frankness and generosity, qualities indeed which turn to a man's ruin, unless tempered with discretion. |
He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again. |
It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others. |
Keen at the start, but careless at the end. |
Prosperity is the measure or touchstone of virtue, for it is less difficult to bear misfortune than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure. |
The more corrupt the republic, the more numerous the laws. |
There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive. |
Things forbidden have a secret charm. |