Treachery Is Noble When Aimed

Omnipotence Is Bought With Ceaseless Fear.

These Flattering Mirrors Reflect Imperfectly What Is Within; The Countenance Is Often A Gay Deceiver. What Defects Of Mind Lie Hidden Under Its Beauty! What Fair Exteriors Conceal Base Souls!

Rome, If You Do Not Wish Me To Betray You, Make Enemies That I Can Hate!

The Fire Which Seems Extinguished Often Slumbers Beneath The Ashes.

He Who Plays Advisor Is No Longer Ambassador.