On the throne, one has many worries; and remorse is the one that weighs the least.
Extreme justice is often injustice.
Vice, like virtue, Grows in small steps, and no true innocence Can ever fall at once to deepest guilt.
It's no longer a warmth hidden in my veins: it's Venus entire and whole fastening on her prey.
You feign guilt in order to justify yourself.
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.