"A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treat…"

"The generality of men are naturally apt to be swayed by fear rather than reverence, and to refrain from evil rather b…"

"In general, people are more easily swayed by fear than inspired by reverence."

"There can be no doubt that children should be taught those useful things which are really necessary, but not all thin…"

"Quien pájaro ha de tomar, no ha de ojear."

"סנונית אחת אינה מבשרת את בוא האביב"

"En svala gör ingen sommar."

"One swallow does not make a summer."

"The majority of mankind and people who lack refinement conceive it to be pleasure, and hence they approve a life of s…"

"Wit is cultured insolence."