In the make-up of human beings, intelligence counts for more than our hands, and that is our true strength.

No man provokes me with impunity.

You will be safest in the middle.

Majesty and love do not well agree, nor do they live together.

I am the poet of the poor, because I was poor when I loved; since I could not give gifts, I gave words.

There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it.

It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.