Words and thoughts are a tremendous vibratory force, ever moulding man's body and affairs.
Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure
Augustus gradually increased his powers, taking over those of the senate, the executives and the laws. The aristocracy received wealth and position in proportion to their willingness to accept slavery. The state had been transformed, and the old Roman character gone for ever. Equality among citizens was completely abandoned. All now waited on the imperial command.
The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
I don't think the American people, if you look historically, elect angry candidates.
Young players expose themselves to grave risks when they blindly imitate the innovations of masters without themselves first checking all the details and consequences of these innovations.
Imagine that you are in control of your life. Now, the question is: Why do you have to imagine this?
Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp no one would eat?