I am a man, and nothing that concerns a man do I deem a matter of indifference to me.
The principal rule of art is to please and to move. All the other rules were created to achieve this first one.
Sun, I come to see you for the last time.
Small crimes always precedes great ones.
It's no longer a warmth hidden in my veins: it's Venus entire and whole fastening on her prey.
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.