He who has great power should use it lightly.

Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.

There is none made so great, but he may both need the help and service, and stand in fear of the power and unkindness, even of the meanest of mortals.

To be able to endure odium is the first art to be learned by those who aspire to power.

It makes a great deal of difference whether one wills not to sin or has not the knowledge to sin.

A great mind becomes a great fortune.