As I Grow Older, I

To Make An Empire Durable, The Magistrates Must Obey The Laws And The People The Magistrates.

Watch Well Each Separate Citizen, Lest Having In His Heart Of Hearts A Secret Spear, One Still May Come Saluting You With Cheerful Face, And Utter With A Double Tongue The Feigned Good Wishes Of His Wary Mind.

If Things Are Going Well, Religion And Legislation Are Beneficial; If Not, They Are Of No Avail.

For Often Evil Men Are Rich, And Good Men Poor; But We Will Not Exchange With Them Our Virtue For Their Wealth Since One Abides Always, While Riches Change Their Owners Every Day.

Wealth I Desire To Have; But Wrongfully To Get It, I Do Not Wish.