“The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.”

The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.

Many things complicated by nature are restored by reason.

Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.

An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.

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

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

Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.

The result showed that fortune helps the brave.

Such is the nature of crowds: either they are humble and servile or arrogant and dominating. They are incapable of making moderate use of freedom, which is the middle course, or of keeping it.

Men’s minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.

Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.

War is just to those to whom war is necessary.

War is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope left but in arms.

He will have true glory who despises it.

All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.

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

Freedom can occur only through education.

The secret of freedom, courage.

On the mountains there is freedom! The world is perfect everywhere, Save where man comes with his torment.

Only the soldier is a free man, because he can look death in the face.

Chase after the truth like all hell and you’ll free yourself, even though you never touch its coat tails.

It is through beauty that we arrive at freedom.

All was taken away from you: white dresses, wings, even existence.

You must remember that no one lives a life free from pain and suffering.