I am now quite cured of seeking pleasure in society, be it country or town. A sensible man ought to find sufficient company in himself.

She burned too bright for this world.

Treachery and violence are spears pointed at both ends; they wound those who resort to them worse than their enemies.

I have dreamed in my life, dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they have gone through and through me, like wine through water, and altered the color of my mind.

Be with me always - take any form - drive me mad! only do not leave me in this abyss, where I cannot find you! Oh, God! it is unutterable! I can not live without my life! I can not live without my soul!

Yes, as my swift days near their goal, 'tis all that I implore: In life and death a chainless soul, with courage to endure.

The tyrant grinds down his slaves and they don't turn against him, they crush those beneath them.