There are reproaches which praise, and praises which defame.
Humility is often a false front we employ to gain power over others.
It is sometimes necessary to play the fool to avoid being deceived by cunning men.
In love the deceit generally outstrips the distrust.
Reconciliation with our enemies is simply a desire to better our condition, a weariness of war, or the fear of some unlucky thing from occurring.
Fortune cures us of many faults that reason could not.