It Is Difficult Not To Write Satire.

There Is Nothing Which Power Cannot Believe Of Itself, When It Is Praised As Equal To The Gods.

Whatever Is Committed From A Bad Example, Is Displeasing Even To Its Author.

The Skilful Class Of Flatterers Praise The Discourse Of An Ignorant Friend And The Face Of A Deformed One.

All Wish To Possess Knowledge, But Few, Comparatively Speaking, Are Willing To Pay The Price.

Now We Suffer The Evils Of A Long Peace; Luxury More Cruel Than War Broods Over Us And Avenges A Conquered World.