Water, air, and cleanness are the chief articles in my pharmacy.

Kiss the feet of Popes provided their hands are tied.

A fool is only troublesome, a pedant insupportable.

No amount of money will induce someone to lay down their life, but they will gladly do so for a bit of yellow ribbon.

There is no Nation however small which had the right to set itself free, that has not rescued itself from the dishonour of obeying the Prince imposed by an enemy in the hour of victory.

Men are ruled by toys.

He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.