Death Was To Be My Glory, But

Desire Increases When Fulfillment Is Postponed.

Generosity Is The Accompaniment Of High Birth; Pity And Gratitude Are Its Attendants.

One Half Of My Life Has Put The Other Half In The Grave.

These Flattering Mirrors Reflect Imperfectly What Is Within; The Countenance Is Often A Gay Deceiver. What Defects Of Mind Lie Hidden Under Its Beauty! What Fair Exteriors Conceal Base Souls!

Guess, If You Can, And Choose, If You Dare. [lat., Devine, Si Tu Peux, Et Choisis, Si Tu L'oses.]