Your destiny is that of a man, your vows those of a god.
Opinion has caused more trouble on this little earth than plagues or earthquakes.
We’re neither pure, nor wise, nor good; we do the best we know.
An admiral should be put to death now and then to encourage the others.
I swear that, not being able to be yours, I will belong to no one.
The necessity of saying something, the embarrassment produced by the consciousness of having nothing to say, and the desire to exhibit ability, are three things sufficient to render even a great man ridiculous.