Desire increases when fulfillment is postponed.

When the patient loves his disease, how unwilling he is to allow a remedy to be applied.

How much must I overcome before I triumph?

It is an imprudence common to kings to listen to too much advice and to err in their choice.

Those who easily forgive invite offenses.

Generosity is the accompaniment of high birth; pity and gratitude are its attendants.

When obedience is so impious, revolt is a necessity.