All the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill the history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill at dancing.

Long is the road from conception to completion.

My fair one, let us swear an eternal friendship.

That must be fine, for I don't understand a word.

Every good act is charity. A man's true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellows.

One can be well-bred and write bad poetry

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.