If men live decently it is because discipline saves their very lives for them.
For the wretched one night is like a thousand; for someone faring well death is just one more night.
I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the State; and as for the man who sets private friendship above the public welfare - I have no use for him either.
The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.
Sleep's the only medicine that gives ease.
Sleep, ignorant of pain, sleep, ignorant of grief, may you come to us blowing softly, kindly, kindly come king.