Love is a thing full of anxious fears.
If he did not succeed, he at least failed in a glorious undertaking.
All things human hang by a slender thread; and that which seemed to stand strong suddenly falls and sinks in ruins.
Wine gives courage and makes men more apt for passion.
As the yellow gold is tried in fire, so the faith of friendship must be seen in adversity.
How little is the promise of the child fulfilled in the man.