Those who give too much attention to trifling things become generally incapable of great ones.

The cunningest dissimulation is when a man pretends to be caught in the traps others set for him; and a man is never so easily over-reached as when he is contriving to over-reach others.

Whatever ignominy or disgrace we have incurred, it is almost always in our power to reestablish our reputation.

We are all strong enough to bear other men's misfortunes.

It is as easy to deceive one's self without perceiving it, as it is difficult to deceive others without their finding out.

It often happens that things come into the mind in a more finished form than could have been achieved after much study.

Moderation is an ostentatious proof of our strength of character.