The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
Then there is the usual scene when lovers are excited with each other, quarrels, entreaties, reproaches, and then fondling reconcilement.
Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.