Familiarity is the root of the closest friendships, as well as the interests hatreds.

In general, indulgence for those we know is rarer than pity for those we know not.

If poverty makes man groan, he yawns in opulence. When fortune exempts us from labor, nature overwhelms us with time.

The despotism of will in ideas is styled plan, project, character, obstinacy; its despotism in desires is called passion.

True felicity consists of its own consciousness.

Opinions, theories, and systems pass by turns over the grindstone of time, which at first gives them brilliancy and sharpness, but finally wears them out.

It is said that friendship between women is only a suspension of hostilities.