Every great idea exerts, on first appearing, a tyrannical influence: Hence, the advantages it brings are turned all too soon into disadvantages.

Nothing is more consonant with Nature than that she puts into operation in the smallest detail that which she intends as a whole.

Thou shalt abstain, Renounce, refrain.

No matter what one says, you can recognize only those matters that are equal to you. Only rulers who possess extraordinary abilities will recognize and esteem properly extraordinary abilities in their subjects and servants.

Blood is a very special juice.

I have observed that as long as one lives and bestirs himself, he can always find food and raiment, though it may not be of the choicest description.

For a brave man deserves a well-endowed girl.