It is safer to offend certain men than it is to oblige them; for as proof that they owe nothing they seek recourse in hatred.
The fates lead the willing, and drag the unwilling.
Eternal law has arranged nothing better than this, that it has given us one way in to life, but many ways out.
If you wish another to keep your secret, first keep it to yourself.
There exists no more difficult art than living.
The worst thing about getting old is evil men cease to fear you