What would there be in a story of happiness? Only what prepares it, only what destroys it can be told.

Be faithful to that which exists within yourself.

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.

'Therefore' is a word the poet must not know.