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!

The people you killed seem to be in excellent health.

He who is hated by all can not expect to live long.

We never taste a perfect joy; our happiest successes are mixed with sadness.

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

After having won a scepter, few are so generous as to disdain the pleasures of ruling.

It takes good memory to keep up a lie