The desire for fame is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise

The hatred of those who are near to us is the most violent

Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, lead to ruin

In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have the most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.

In times of tumult and discord bad men have the most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quiteness.

They made a wasteland and called it peace

Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader.

They make a wilderness and call it peace.

They (the Romans) make a desert, and they call it peace

The more corrupt the state, the more laws.