Every Dictator Is An Enemy

It Is Not Possible To Found A Lasting Power Upon Injustice, Perjury, And Treachery.

The Man Who Is In The Highest State Of Prosperity, And Who Thinks His Fortune Is Most Secure, Knows Not If It Will Remain Unchanged Till The Evening.

There Is One Safeguard Known Generally To The Wise, Which Is An Advantage And Security To All, But Especially To Democracies As Against Despots - Suspicion.

Nothing Is Easier Than Self-deceit.

No Man Who Is Not Willing To Help Himself Has Any Right To Apply To His Friends, Or To The Gods.