Wiles and deceit are female qualities.

But I must bear my destiny as best I can, knowing well that there is no resisting the strength of necessity.

If a man suffers ill, let it be without shame; for this is the only profit when we are dead. You will never say a good word about deeds that are evil and disgraceful.

God's most lordly gift to man is decency of mind.

Neither a life of anarchy nor a life under a despot should you praise. To all that lies in the middle has a god given excellence.

Overly persuasive a woman's ordinance spreads far, traveling fast; but fast dying a rumor voiced by a woman perishes.

Who holds a power but newly gained is ever stern of mood.