He whose honor depends on the opinion of the mob must day by day strive with the greatest anxiety, act and scheme in order to retain his reputation. For the mob is varied and inconsistent, and therefore if a reputation is not carefully preserved it dies quickly.

The mind can only imagine anything, or remember what is past, while the body endures.

He who has a true idea, knows at that same time that he has a true idea, nor can he doubt concerning the truth of the thing.

If men were born free, they would, so long as they remained free, form no conception of good and evil.

Pride is over-estimation of oneself by reason of self-love.

Things which are accidentally the causes either of hope or fear are called good or evil omens.

When a man is prey to his emotions, he is not his own master.