Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto you.

Allow me, whom Fortune always desires to bury, lay down my life in these final trivialities. Many have freely died in longlasting loves, among whose number may the earth cover me as well.

Fickleness has always befriended the beautiful.

Not only the bull attacks his enemies with curved horn, but also the sheep, when harmed fights back.

Make room, Roman writers, make room for Greek writers; something greater than the Iliad is born.

Great is the height I just scale, but the prospect of glory gives me strength.

If you see anything, always deny that you've seen; or if perchance something pains you, deny that you're hurt.