The more corrupt the State the more numerous the laws.

No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.

It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.

It is the rare fortuene of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks.

There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.

That cannot be safe which is not honourable.