Can a faith that does nothing be called sincere?
The principal rule of art is to please and to move. All the other rules were created to achieve this first one.
On the throne, one has many worries; and remorse is the one that weighs the least.
I loved you when you were unfaithful; what would I have done if you were true?
Sir, that much prudence calls for too much worry; I cannot foresee misfortunes so far away.
The glory of my name increases my shame. Less known by mortals, I could better escape their eyes.