A creditor is worst than a master; for a master owns only your physical presence, whereas a creditor owns your dignity and may affront it.

“One day—when the emperor had come to call on his uncle the cardinal—our worthy …”

“The pupil dilates in darkness and in the end finds light, just as the soul dila…”

“Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude …”

“While a battle still entirely political was preparing in this same place which …”