The possession of unlimited power will make a despot of almost any man. There is a possible Nero in the gentlest of human creature that walks.

• To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent - that is to triumph over old age.
• To me, old age is always fifteen years older than I am.
• The possession of unlimited power will make a despot of almost any man. There is a possible Nero in the gentlest of human creature that walks.