If you are wise, live as you can; if you cannot, live as you would.
When desire dies, fear is born.
Success rarely brings satisfaction.
Nature often lets us down when we most need her; let us turn to art.
All men are idolators, some of fame, others of self-interest, most of pleasure.
Be known for pleasing others, especially if you govern them. Ruling other has one advantage: you can do more good than anyone else.