A cruel story runs on wheels, and every hand oils the wheels as they run.
Honor is an old-world thing; but it smells sweet to those in whose hand it is strong.
Familiarity is a magician that is cruel to beauty but kind to ugliness.
You know the Ark of Israel and the calf of Belial were both made of gold. Religion has never yet changed the metal of her one adoration.
Friendship needs to be rooted in respect, but love can live upon itself alone
Great men have always had dogs.