In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd.

He who has the judge for his father goes into court with an easy mind.

He who loses wealth loses much; he who loses a friend loses more; but he that loses his courage loses all.

All sorrows are bearable, if there is bread.

Tis an old saying, the Devil lurks behind the cross. All is not gold that glitters. From the tail of the plough, Bamba was made King of Spain; and from his silks and riches was Rodrigo cast to be devoured by the snakes.

Controlling my temper is important, ... Sometimes it's hard, but I try.

It is impossible for good or evil to last forever; and hence it follows that the evil having lasted so long, the good must be now nigh at hand.