The Finest Victory Is To Conquer One's

Better A Living Beggar Than A Buried Emperor.

We Ought Never To Scoff At The Wretched, For Who Can Be Sure Of Continued Happiness?

Imitators Are A Slavish Herd And Fools In My Opinion. [fr., C'est Un Betail Servile Et Sot A Mon Avis Que Les Imitateurs.]

People Who Make No Noise Are Dangerous.

I Bend But Do Not Break.