Master of the universe but not of myself, I am the only rebel against my absolute power.
The universe has no prince or king that it [Rome] would consider equal to its humblest citizen.
Oh rage! Oh despair! Oh age, my enemy!
One ought to have a good memory when he has told a lie
I love you much less than my God, but much more than myself.
Self-love is the source of all our other loves.