In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.

If you are wise you won't be deceived by the innocent airs of those whom you have once found to be dangerous.

I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.

We can easily represent things as we wish them to be.

Better to die once and for all, than live in continual terror.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

It is easy to despise what you cannot get