Reason is an historian, but the passions are actors.
The absolute ruler may be a Nero, but he is sometimes a Titus or Marc Aurelius; the people is often Nero, but never Marc Aurelius.
Generally speaking, there is more wit than talent in the world. Society swarms with witty people who lack talent.
Mind is the partial side of men; the heart is everything.
A fool may have his coat embroidered with gold, but it is a fool's coat still.
Poverty treads close upon the heels of great and unexpected wealth.