When we see the shameful fortunes amassed in all quarters of the globe, are we not impelled to exclaim that Judas' thirty pieces of silver have fructified across the centuries?

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

A malicious enemy is better than a clumsy friend.

By becoming unhappy, we sometimes learn how to be less so.

There is nothing steadfast in life but our memories. We are sure of keeping intact only that which we have lost.

To reveal imprudently the spot where we are most sensitive and vulnerable is to invite a blow. The demigod Achilles admitted no one to his confidence.

To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others.