Many delight more in giving of presents than in paying their debts.
Much more may a judge overweigh himself in cruelty than in clemency.
Liking is not always the child of beauty; but whatsoever is liked, to the liker is beautiful.
The first mark of valor is defence.
Whatever comes out of despair cannot bear the title of valor, which should be lifted up to such a height that holding all things under itself, it should be able to maintain its greatness, even in the midst of miseries.
Love, one time, layeth burdens; another time, giveth wings.