One might have supposed that the true act of love was to lie together and talk.
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.
One must live as if it would be forever, and as if one might die each moment. Always both at once.
Longing performs all things
It is something, I thought, when a king can put a courtesan to the blush.
It is better to learn war early from friends, than late from enemies.