Remove idleness from the world and soon the arts of Cupid would perish.

I have known many who could not when they would, for they had not done it when they could.

If you want to avoid seeing an idiot, break the mirror.

I place no hope in my strength, nor in my works: but all my confidence is in God my protector, who never abandons those who have put all their hope and thought in him.

There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.

How can I govern others, who can't even govern myself?

I never drink without a thirst, either present or future.