I was never ruined but twice: once when I lost a lawsuit, and once when I won one.
It is only through timidity that states are lost.
The man visited by ecstasies and visions, who takes dreams for realities is an enthusiast; the man who supports his madness with murder is a fanatic.
History is filled with the sound of silken slippers going downstairs and wooden shoes coming up.
What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity.
Providence has given us hope and sleep as a compensation for the many cares of life.