There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. 2.21K
“A prudent man should always follow in the footsteps of great men and imitate those who have been outstanding. If his own prowess fails to compare with theirs, at least it has an air of greatness about it.” 704
“For as laws are necessary that good manners be preserved, so there is need of good manners that law may be maintained” 722
“The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.” 2.52K
“Because just as good morals, if they are to be maintained, have need of the laws, so the laws, if they are to be observed, have need of good morals” 739
