Nothing Is Easier Than Self-deceit.

Nothing Is So Easy As To Deceive Oneself; For What We Wish, We Readily Believe.

The More Able A Man Is, If He Make Ill Use Of His Abilities, The More Dangerous Will He Be To The Commonwealth.

Great And Unexpected Successes Are Often The Cause Of Foolish Rushing Into Acts Of Extravagance.

It Is Impossible For Men Engaged In Low And Groveling Pursuits To Have Noble And Generous Sentiments. A Man's Thought Must Always Follow His Employment.

It Is Not Possible To Found A Lasting Power Upon Injustice, Perjury, And Treachery.