What is god, what is not god, what is between man and god, who shall say?
To die with glory, if one has to die at all, is still, I think, pain for the dier.
I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.
The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.
A wise man in his house should find a wife gentle and courteous, or no wife at all.
The bold are helpless without cleverness.