The face of tyranny Is always mild at first.
To save our imperiled honor everything must be sacrificed, even virtue.
Justice in the extreme is often unjust.
He who bridles the fury of the billows knows also to put a stop to the secret plans of the wicked. Submitting with respect to His holy will, I fear God, and have no other fear.
How good is God! How sweet his yoke!
A tragedy need not have blood and death; it's enough that it all be filled with that majestic sadness that is the pleasure of tragedy.