They who overcome their desires once can overcome them always.
The fire which seems extinguished often slumbers beneath the ashes.
All evils are equal when they are extreme.
These flattering mirrors reflect imperfectly what is within; the countenance is often a gay deceiver. What defects of mind lie hidden under its beauty! What fair exteriors conceal base souls!
As our self-interests differ, so do our feelings.
The greater the risk, the sweeter the fruit.