Treachery is noble when aimed at tyranny.

It is a law, of the gods which is never broken, to sell somewhat dearly the great benefits which they confer on us.

Just as We never taste happiness in perfection, our most fortunate successes are mixed with sadness. So too we never taste sadness completely, as things could always be worse in some way and for this we can be grateful.

Sir, what does it matter whom I serve, so long as I am right?

Among wellborn spirits courage does not depend on age.

It is the gift of heaven and not of reason.

Who is all-powerful should fear everything.