In every tyrant's heart there springs in the end this poison, that he cannot trust a friend.
He hears but half who hears one party only.
From him [Death] alone of all the powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof.
God always strives together with those who strive.
A prosperous fool is a grievous burden.
On me the tempest falls. It does not make me tremble. O holy Mother Earth, O air and sun, behold me. I am wronged.