Let no one think of me that I am humble or weak or passive; let them understand I am of a different kind: dangerous to my enemies, loyal to my friends. To such a life glory belongs.

According to success do we gain a reputation for judgement.

The childless escape much misery.

Reason can wrestle and overthrow terror.

Waste no tears over the griefs of yesterday.

There is no evil as terrible as a woman.

There is just one life for each of us: our own.