He who allows himself to be insulted deserves to be.
He should be envied Who when his strength is spent lays down his life. Old age reserves a melancholy fate For noble souls before their life is done.
Have others fear you, and I will have no fear.
Good fortune leads one to the highest glory, But to renounce it calls for equal courage.
Omnipotence is bought with ceaseless fear.
Master of the universe but not of myself, I am the only rebel against my absolute power.