I'm not very good at being alive. Sometimes I despair of ever mastering it$$$ getting it right. When I'm old$$$ perhaps.

The consolidation of the states into one vast empire$$$ sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home$$$ will be the certain precursor of ruin which has overwhelmed all that preceded it.

Greatness is one of the sensations of littleness.

Stay committed to your decisions$$$ but stay flexible in your approach.

Never trust the teller$$$ trust the tale.

But better die than live mechanically a life that is a repetition of repetitions.

Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.

It's terrible$$$ once you've got a man into your blood!

If we sip the wine$$$ we find dreams coming upon us out of the imminent night.

Be a good animal$$$ true to your instincts.