It is better to believe in men too rashly, and regret, than believe too meanly. Men could be more than they are, if they would try for it. He has shown them that.
Clouds of black birds rose up wailing and screaming, like the thoughts of my heart.
By her shining and her power he knew her.
I was a king and a king's heir and now I am a slave.
In all men is evil sleeping; the good man is he who will not awaken it, in himself or in other men.
Never destroy without thought your enemy's pretences; they are usually your best weapon against him.