The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.

Love of fame is the last thing even the wise give up

The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.

It is always easier to requite an injury than a service: gratitude is a burden, but revenge is found to pay.

Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.

The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.