All men know their children mean more than life.
In life, the worst disasters come from passion.
Experience, travel - these are an education in themselves.
Who then will dare to say I'm weak or timid? No, they'll say I'm loyal as a friend, ruthless as a foe, so much like a hero destined for glory.
Give a wise man an honest brief to plead and his eloquence is no remarkable achievement.
Since luck's a nine days' wonder, wait their end.