On the other hand, the flagitious wretch is exalted, worshipped, loved by all, and honors, offices, riches, and emoluments are all conferred on him, and he shall be reckoned by his fellow-citizens the best and worthiest of mortals, and in the highest degree deserving of all manner of prosperity.

Yet, for all this, who is so mad as to doubt which of these two men he would rather be?
XVIII.

What happens among individuals happens also among nations.

There is no state so absurd and ridiculous as not to prefer unjust dominion to just subordination.

I need not go far for examples.