Rather suffer than die is man's motto.

One should stick to the sort of thing for which one was made; I tried to be an herbalist, Whereas I should keep to the butchers trade.

We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.

Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer.

Better to rely on one powerful king than on many little princes.

Men of all ages have the same inclinations, over which reason exercises no control. Thus, wherever men are found, there are follies, ay, and the same follies.

It is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.