For neither good nor evil can last for ever; and so it follows that as evil has lasted a long time, good must now be close at hand.

The man who fights for his ideals is alive.

Heaven's help is better than early rising.

When we leave this world, and are laid in the earth, the prince walks as narrow a path as the day-laborer.

Never look for birds of this year in the nests of the last.

The good governor should have a broken leg and keep at home.

Get the better of yourself - this is the best kind of victory.