Translating from one language to another, unless it is from Greek and Latin, the queens of all languages, is like looking at Flemish tapestries from the wrong side, for although the figures are visible, they are covered by threads that obscure them, and cannot be seen with the smoothness and color of the right side.

They who lose today may win tomorrow.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

In hell there is no retention.

It is courage that vanquishes in war, and not good weapons.

Thank you for nothing.

There is no remembrance which time does not obliterate, nor pain which death does not terminate.