A merely fallen enemy may rise again, but the reconciled one is truly vanquished.

The history of the world is the world's court of justice.

Yet have I ever heard it said that spies and tale-bearers have done more mischief in this world than poisoned bowl or the assassin's dagger.

Man is created free, and is free, even though born in chains.

Measure not by the scale of perfection the meager product of reality.

Have Hope. Though clouds environs now, And gladness hides her face in scorn, Put thou the shadow from thy brow, - No night but hath its morn.

An honest man you may form of windle-straws, but to make a rogue you must have grist.