Power exercised with violence has seldom been of long duration.
The wise man will always reflect concerning the quality not the quantity of life.
The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.
Diligence is a very great help even to a mediocre intelligence. -Diligentia maximum etiam mediocris ingeni subsidium
True love hates and will not bear delay.
Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.