The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
They have plundered the world, stripping naked the land in their hunger… they are driven by greed, if their enemy be rich; by ambition, if poor… They ravage, they slaughter, they seize by false pretenses, and all of this they hail as the construction of empire. And when in their wake nothing remains but a desert, they call that peace.
Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure
The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
The customs of the Jews are base and abominable and owe their persistence to their depravity. Jews are extremely loyal to one another, always ready to show compassion, but towards every other people they feel only hate and enimity. As a race (the Jews are not a race, because they have mingled with the other races to the point that they are only a people, not a race), they are prone to lust; among themselves nothing is unlawful.
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 worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges.
Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
One who is allowed to sin, sins less
Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.
Things forbidden have a secret charm.
Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
Necessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.
An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life. [Lat., Honesta mors turpi vita potior.]
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