Worthless is the nation that does not gladly stake its all on its honor.

Great souls suffer in silence.

Illusion is brief, but repentance is long.

It is well for a man when he has learned to endure what he cannot change, and to give up with dignity what he cannot retain.

There are evil spirits who suddenly fix their abode in man's unguarded breast, causing us to commit devilish deeds, and then, hurrying back to their native hell, leave behind the stings of remorse in the poisoned bosom.

Worthless is the nation that does not gladly stake its all on its honor.

To the fool-king belongs the world.