Love of fame is the last thing even the wise give up

The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.

Love of fame is the last thing even learned men can bear to be parted from.

The illicit has an added charm

There will be vice as long as there are men

Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.