The day of death ... is one of the five mysteries, the key of which God holds in his own hands.

Words are naught but wind, and the fairest promises like dreams that take flight with the morning.

Duplicity is necessary in daily life, in that it covers many unpleasant things from sight, so they may not disturb the pleasure of others.

God alone is true; God alone is great; alone is God.

The day of death ... is one of the five mysteries, the key of which God holds in his own hands.

With patience everything comes in due season.

All the vices lead to fortune when they are joined with the vilest of all--avarice. This is the secret of life.