There are several good protections against temptations, but the surest is cowardice.
History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies and misfortunes of mankind.
Always be nice to those younger than you, because they are the ones who will be writing about you.
Money frees you from doing things you dislike. Since I dislike doing nearly everything, money is handy.
I like coincidences. They make me wonder about destiny, and whether free will is an illusion or just a matter of perspective. They let me speculate on the idea of some master plan that, from time to time, we're allowed to see out of the corner of our eye.
You never know till you try to reach them how accessible men are; but you must approach each man by the right door.
Hares can gambol over the body of a dead lion.