I quote others in order to better express myself.

We are never present with, but always beyond ourselves; fear, desire, hope, still push us on toward the future.

We endeavor more that men should speak of us, than how and what they speak, and it sufficeth us that our name run in men's mouths, in what manner soever. It stemma that to be known is in some sort to have life and continuance in other men's keeping.

The body enjoys a great share in our being, and has an eminent place in it. Its structure and composition, therefore, are worthy of proper consideration.

After they had accustomed themselves at Rome to the spectacles of the slaughter of animals, they proceeded to those of the slaughter of men, to the gladiators.

We feel a kind of bittersweet pricking of malicious delight in contemplating the misfortunes of others.

Whatever is enforced by command is more imputed to him who exacts than to him who performs.