There are men who gain from their wealth only the fear of losing it.
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.
True felicity consists of its own consciousness.
Memory always obeys the commands of the heart.
It is not he who searches for praise who finds it.