We look for good on earth and cannot recognize it when met.

The worst, the least curable hatred is that which has superseded deep love.

Moderation, the noblest gift of Heaven.

Arm yourself, my heart: the thing that you must do is fearful, yet inevitable.

If one must do a wrong, it's best to do it pursuing power-otherwise, let's have virtue.

There is no benefit in the gifts of a bad man.

Enough is abundance to the wise.