There is no excellence uncoupled with difficulties.
What is without periods of rest will not endure.
You who seek an end of love, love yields to business: be busy, and you will be safe.
Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.
Tears at times have the weight of speech.
I hate a woman who offers herself because she ought to do so, and cold and dry thinks of her sewing when making love.