We have two useless gods who never leave our island, but like to dwell in it constantly, Poverty and Helplessness.
All men's gains are the fruit of venturing.
Some give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; while others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.
A woman takes off her claim to respect along with her garments.
To think well and to consent to obey someone giving good advice are the same thing.
A general curiosity about the unknown sparked by the multicultural milieu in which I spent my formative years. There was a lot of unknown back then, too. I dare say it was easier to be an explorer then.