Vittorio Alfieri

To err is human; but contrition felt for the crime distinguishes the virtuous from the wicked.

Ofttimes the test of courage becomes rather to live than to die.

Where there are laws, he who has not broken them need not tremble.

Heaven takes care that no man secures happiness by crime.

Often the test of courage is not to die but to live.

First thoughts are not always the best.

A usurper always distrusts the whole world.

Deep vengeance is the daughter of deep silence.

Disgrace does not consist in the punishment, but in the crime.

Liars are always most disposed to swear.