She only is chaste, who is chaste where there is no danger of detection: she who does not, because she may not, does.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

In an easy cause anyone can be eloquent; the slightest strength is enough to break what is already shattered.

You will be melancholy, if you are solitary.

Thou seest how sloth wastes the sluggish body, as water is corrupted unless it moves.

Gold will buy the highest honours; and gold will purchase love.

It's a kindness that the mind can go where it wishes.