The peasants of the Asturias believe that in every litter of wolves there is one pup that is killed by the mother for fear that on growing up it would devour the other little ones.

Success is a very hideous thing. Its false resemblance to merit deceives men.

During a wise man's whole life, his destiny holds his philosophy in a state of siege.

The man who fights against his own country is never a hero.

What says the law? You will not kill. How does it say it? By killing!

I was dying when you came.

Memory is a gulf that a word can move to its lowest depths.