When vice prevails, and impious men bear sway, The post of honour is a private station.

More from Cato. Act iv. Sc. 4.

• Curse all his virtues! they 've undone his country.
• What a pity is it That we can die but once to save our country!
• A day, an hour, of virtuous liberty Is worth a whole eternity in bondage.
• A day, an hour, of virtuous liberty Is worth a whole eternity in bondage. Cato. Act ii. Sc. 1.
• And, pleased the Almighty's orders to perform, Rides in the whirlwind and directs the storm.
• And, pleased the Almighty's orders to perform, Rides in the whirlwind and directs the storm. The Campaign