Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus read more

Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus
exercuit.]

Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, read more

Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, more powerful in its blow than
lightning.

Nothing is so secure in its position as not to be in danger from
the attack even of the read more

Nothing is so secure in its position as not to be in danger from
the attack even of the weak.

Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.

Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

All is well ended, if the suit be won.

All is well ended, if the suit be won.

Love and dignity do not dwell together.

Love and dignity do not dwell together.

There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.

There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.

Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

Demons in act, but gods at least in face.