Jealousy's a proof of love, But 'tis a weak and unavailing medicine; It puts out the disease and makes it show, But has no power to cure.

They that possess the prince possess the laws.

Of all the tyrannies on human kind the worst is that which persecutes the mind.

Reason to rule, mercy to forgive: The first is law, the last prerogative. Life is an adventure in forgiveness.

Joy rul'd the day, and Love the night.

Few know the use of life before 'tis past.

Railing and praising were his usual themes; and both showed his judgment in extremes. Either over violent or over civil, so everyone to him was either god or devil.