Every fool stands convinced; and everyone convinced is a fool. The faultier a person's judgement the firmer their convictions.

Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier.

Everything foreign is respected, partly because it comes from afar, partly because it is ready made and perfect.

Tis much to gain universal admiration; more, universal love.

Knowledge without courage is sterile.

Superiority is always detested.

Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.