“Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.” — Tacitus

All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.

Prosperity is the measure or touchstone of virtue, for it is less difficult to bear misfortune than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.

It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.

Things forbidden have a secret charm.