For above all things Love means sweetness, and truth, and measure; yea, loyalty to the loved one and to your word. And because of this I dare not meddle with so high a matter.

A bully is not reasonable - he is persuaded only by threats.

I love no woman, for love is a serious business, not a jest.

You have to endure what you can't change.

Fairest and dearest, your wrath and anger are more heavy than I can bear; but learn that I cannot tell what you wish me to say without sinning against my honour too grievously.

Whoever believes in a man is very foolish.

By men's words we know them.