A yawn may not be polite, but at least it is an honest opinion.
One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and in fewer words than prose.
The malevolence of men revealed itself to his mind in all of its ugliness
An admiral should be put to death now and then to encourage the others.
Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed one from another.
Your destiny is that of a man, your vows those of a god.