I can imagine no greater misfortune for a cultured people than to see in the hands of the rulers not only the civil, but also the religious power.

It is difficult to lay aside a confirmed passion.

It is difficult to suddenly give up a long love. Difficile est longum subito deponere amorem

I hate and love. You ask, perhaps, how can that be? I know not, but I feel the agony.

Brother, hello and good-bye. Frater, ave atque vale

There is nothing more foolish than a foolish laugh. Risu inepto res ineptior nulla est

We see not our own backs.