Utility is the great idol of the age, to which all powers must do service and all talents swear allegiance.
Who dares nothing, need hope for nothing.
Rigor pushed too far is sure to miss its aim, however good, as the bow snaps that is bent too stiffly.
What shall he fear that does not fear death.
No emperor has the power to dictate to the heart.
He who has done his best for his own time has lived for all times.