How easily men become corrupted XLIII.

That men fighting in their own cause make good and resolute Soldiers XLIV.

That the Multitude is helpless without a head: and that we should not with the same breath threaten and ask leave XLV.

That it is of evil example, especially in the maker of a law, not to observe the law when made: and that daily to renew acts of severity in a City is most hurtful to the Governor XLVI.

That men climb from one step of ambition to another, seeking at first to escape injury, and then to injure others XLVII.