VIRTUAL DICTIONARY - FAMOUS QUOTES

The afflictions to which we are accustomed, do not disturb us.

Nothing is more annoying than a low man raised to a high position.

Change or die.

Nothing can allay the rage of biting envy.

The people are fashioned according to the example of their kings; and edicts are of less power than the life of their ruler.

Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the only means.

They are raised on high that they may be dashed to pieces with a greater fall.

Fortune favors the brave.

Alas! by what slight means are great affairs brought to destruction.

Do not consider what you may do, but what it will become you to have done, and let the sense of honor subdue your mind.

The people become more observant of justice, and do not refuse to submit to the laws when they see them obeyed by their enactor.

The noblest character is stained by the addition of pride.

Nor is heaven always at peace.

A severe war lurks under the show of peace.

The fickle populace always change with the prince.

What Roman power slowly built, an unarmed traitor instantly overthrew.

That man is deceived who thinks it slavery to live under an excellent prince. Never does liberty appear in a more gracious form than under a pious king.

Virtue is indeed its own reward.

Virtue when concealed is a worthless thing.

Alas! the slippery nature of tender youth.