There are secret ties, there are sympathies, by the sweet relationship of which souls that are well matched attach themselves to each other, and are affected by I know not what, which cannot be explained

Force is legitimate where gentleness avails not.

It is a crime against the State to be powerful enough to commit one.

Treachery is noble when aimed at tyranny.

The subject of a good tragedy must not be realistic.

One is often guilty by being too just.

He who does not fear death cares naught for threats.