The lively and mercurial are as open books, with the leaves turned down at the notable passages. Their souls sit at the windows of their eyes, seeing and to be seen.

Repose without stagnation is the state most favorable to happiness. "The great felicity of life," says Seneca, "is to be without perturbations.

Kindred weaknesses induce friendships as often as kindred virtues.

The loveliest faces are to be seen by moonlight, when one sees half with the eye and half with the fancy.

Dishonest people conceal their faults from themselves as well as others, honest people know and confess them.

Loss of sincerity is loss of vital power.

An eager pursuit of fortune is inconsistent with a severe devotion to truth. The heart must grow tranquil before the thought can become searching.