Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.

The passions are the humors of the mind, and the least excess sickens our judgment. If the disease spreads to the mouth, your reputation will be in danger.

Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best; for that we must have recourse to art.

Do not make mistakes about character. Better be cheated in the price than in the quality of goods.

To oblige people often costs little and helps much.

What the multitude says, is so, or soon will be so.

Don't express your ideas too clearly. Most people think little of what they understand, and venerate what they do not.