I thought ten thousand swords must have leaped from their scabbards to avenge even a look that threatened her with insult. But the age of chivalry is gone.
There are circumstances in which despair does not imply inactivity.
Hypocrisy can afford to be magnificent in its promises, for never intending to go beyond promise, it costs nothing.
Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver.
Responsibility prevents crimes.
Silence is golden but when it threatens your freedom it's yellow.