“By the work one knows the workman.”
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Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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The fastidious are unfortunate; nothing satisfies them.
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