"The last two weeks seemed like a single long and gloomy night, during which I sometimes left my couch for a few hours.

One who seeks to drag what is dearest from the river does not consider whether the cold bath is agreeable.

If we succumb, it does not matter whether we are well or ill; if, on the contrary, we succeed in gathering another army and saving Egypt, let it cost health and life.

The minutes I intend to grant to the woman will be thrown into the bargain.

Whatever may come, I shall be ready to meet my fate.