There is more heroism in self-denial than in deeds of arms.
Life is short and art is long.
The first and greatest punishment of the sinner is the conscience of sin.
One must take all one's life to learn how to leave, and what will perhaps make you wonder more, one must take all one's life to learn how to die.
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.
Whenever the speech is corrupted so is the mind.