Know what is evil, no matter how worshipped it may be. Let the man of sense not mistake it, even when clothed in brocade, or at times crowned in gold, because it cannot thereby hide its hypocrisy, for slavery does not lose its infamy, however noble the master.

The happy are an exception who enjoy innocently their simple happiness.

To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth.

What is not seen is as if it was not. Even the Right does not receive proper consideration if it does not seem right.

Silence is the sanctuary of prudence.

Man is born a barbarian, and only raises himself above the beast by culture.

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