They are, all of them, born with raging fanaticism in their hearts, just as the Bretons and the Germans are born with blond hair. I would not be in the least bit surprised if these people would not some day become deadly to the human race.

There is no more sure tie between friends than when they are united in their objects and wishes.

You might as well take the sun out of the sky as friendship from life: for the immortal gods have given us nothing better or more delightful.

A bachelor's bed is the most pleasant.

He who suffers, remembers.

The thirst of desire is never filled, nor fully satisfied.

Do nothing twice over.