It is a law, of the gods which is never broken, to sell somewhat dearly the great benefits which they confer on us.
Death was to be my glory, but destiny has refused it.
Those who resolve to conquer or die, are rarely conquered.
When the patient loves his disease, how unwilling he is to allow a remedy to be applied.
He on whom heaven confers a sceptre knows not the weight till he bears it.
Master of the universe but not of myself, I am the only rebel against my absolute power.