In everything one must consider the end.
It is good to be charitable; but to whom? That is the point. As to the ungrateful, there is not one who does not at last die miserable.
A pessimist and an optimist, so much the worse; so much the better.
No path of flowers leads to glory.
We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.
Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.