The people who remained victorious were less like conquerors than conquered.

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled with that whereof thou art empty.

Punishment is justice for the unjust.

God will not suffer man to have the knowledge of things to come; for if he had prescience of his prosperity he would be careless; and understanding of his adversity he would be senseless.

Grant what thou commandest and then command what thou wilt.