He who controls power controls destiny.

Niccolo Machiavelli

Whoever tirelessly proclaims his virtue, suggests himself virtuous and ends up being virtuous at times.

Eça de Queirós

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MANOEL A. DE ALMEIDA (Copyright 2010 - Copyright National Library - Rio de Janeiro, RJ)

Auntie, I spent the whole day thinking about your letter, not knowing whether to obey or not; but, finally, I decided to obey, not only because you are good and like me, but...

Machado de Assis

And all I had to do was believe in the impossible...

Lia Beraldo

A good marriage is an eternal engagement.

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