Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.
Reverence does not die with mortals, nor does it perish whether they live or die.
Even the bold will fly when they see Death drawing in close enough to end their life.
Kindness gives birth to kindness.
Rather throw away that which is dearest to you, your own life, than turn away a good friend.
To throw awayan honest friend is, as it were, to throw your life away.