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They are raised on high that they may be dashed to pieces with a greater fall.

Tolluntur in altum
Ut lapsu graviore ruant.

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Nothing is more annoying than a low man raised to a high position.

Nothing can allay the rage of biting envy.

The people are fashioned according to the example of their kings; and edicts are of less power than the life of the ruler.

That man is deceived who thinks it slavery to live under an excellent prince. Never does liberty appear in a more gracious form than under a pious king.

The people become more observant of justice, and do not refuse to submit to the laws when they see them obeyed by their enactor.

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