The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.

Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.

The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.

Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.

Adversity makes men remember God.

There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.

The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.

There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

Great contests generally excite great animosities.

Language is a city to the building of which every human being brought a stone.

Power is dangerous unless you have humility.

The times you don't make it are the ones children remember, not the times you do.

There is no tyrant like custom, and no freedom where its edicts are not resisted.

There is good government when those who are near are made happy, and when those who are afar are attracted.

I damn well intend to keep on living the way I think I should.

We do not win championships with girls. We win with competitors

Young friends, do not hesitate to follow the example of Pedro, who 'pleased God and was loved by him' and who, having come to perfection in so short a time, lived a full life.

One can speak poetry just by arranging colors well, just as one can say comforting things in music.

Love is the greatest of dreams, yet the worst of nightmares.