Possible Clues:

• Words of resignation
• 'Oh well'
• Evil caste circulating a stoical philosophy
• "Such is life," to Pierre
• Such is life in ruined castle, one in outskirts of Venice
• A vile sect makes a verbal 22
• Select via corruption - it's just as you'd expect!
• 'Oh, well,' to Henri
• 'Oh, well...'
• Colour of stick that's withered inside