Our enemies come nearer the truth in the opinions they form of us than we do in our opinion of ourselves.
Weakness is the only fault that is incorrigible.
The height of cleverness is to be able to conceal it.
One forgives to the degree that one loves.
Death, like the sun, cannot be looked at steadily.
However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention.