Politeness and a sense of honor have this advantage: we bestow them on others without losing a thing.

Do not commit yourself to anybody or anything, for that is to be a slave, a slave to every man Above all, keep yourself free of commitments and obligations - they are the device of another to get you into his power

Those who insist on the dignity of their office show they have not deserved it.

There is no wilderness like a life without friends.

All men are idolators, some of fame, others of self-interest, most of pleasure.

Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.

Always act as if you were seen.