Whatever has overstepped its due bounds is always in a state of instability.

It is the constant fault and inseparable evil quality of ambition, that it never looks behind it.

I don’t mind citing a bad author if the line is good.

The customs of that most criminal nation (Israel) have gained such strength that they have now been received in all lands. The conquered have given laws to the conquerors.

He who has fostered the sweet poison of love by fondling it, finds it too late to refuse the yoke which he has of his own accord assumed.

Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today.

When one is friend on himself, also is friend of everybody.