The mirror is a worthless invention. The only way to truly see yourself is in the reflection of someone else's eyes.

Whosoever does not know how to recognize the faults of great men is incapable of estimating their perfections.

The ancients recommended us to sacrifice to the Graces, but Milton sacrificed to the Devil.

You have no control over the hand that life deals you, but how you play that hand is entirely up to you.

The superstitious man is to the rogue what the slave is to the tyrant.

What can you say to a man who tells you he prefers obeying God rather than men, and that as a result he's certain he'll go to heaven if he cuts your throat?

Whoever serves his country well has no need of ancestors.