Martyrs and persecutors are the same type of man. As to which is the persecutor and which the martyr, this is only a question of transient power.
If there is any better way to teach virtue than by practicing it, I do not know it.
To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing and be nothing.
It's pretty hard to be efficient without being obnoxious.
Whom the Gods love die young no matter how long they live.
I believe the Universe is planned for good.