The incentive to ambition is the love of power.
The temple of fame stands upon the grave: the flame that burns upon its altars is kindled from the ashes of great men.
Women never reason, and therefore they are (comparatively) seldom wrong.
No really great man ever thought himself so.
To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind.
No one ever approaches perfection except by stealth, and unknown to themselves.