There is an old saying which, from its truth, has become proverbial, that friendships should be immortal, enmities mortal.

Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.

The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.

Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.

Adversity makes men remember God.

There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.

The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.

There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

Great contests generally excite great animosities.

A book is more than the sum of its materials. It is an artifact of the human mind and hand.

A blaze of love and extinction, was better than a lantern glimmer of the same which should last long years.

Self-disruption is akin to undergoing major surgery, but you are the one holding the scalpel.

Something happens to people when they're masked. They become too free, uncivilized. They may do anything.

If I don't have friends then I ain't nothing.

I see heaven's glories shine and faith shines equal.

I've been told I smell good. I don't look like I smell good.

Let us have justice, and then we shall have enough liberty!

I also have two children under three who keep me up all night and don't seem to understand the benefits of sitting in silence, which has presented an interesting challenge.

I don't believe you should interfere with any classic for reasons of religious or political correctness.