In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose. [Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus exercuit.]
Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe councils. [Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]
Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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