He who repents of having sinned is almost innocent.
So live with men as if God saw you and speak to God, as if men heard you.
Successful villany is called virtue.
If you don't know what port you are sailing to, no wind is favourable.
He sins not, who is not wilfully a sinner.
Ponder for a long time whether you shall admit a given person to your friendship; but when you have decided to admit him, welcome him with all your heart and soul. Speak as boldly with him as with yourself.