A man's wits are better employed in bearing up under the misfortunes that lie upon him at present than in foreseeing those that may come upon him hereafter.

It is sometimes a point of as much cleverness to know to make good use of advice from others as to be able give good advice to oneself.

When our vices desert us, we flatter ourselves that we are deserting our vices.

Jealousy is the greatest of all evils, and the one that arouses the least pity in the person who causes it.

For most men the love of justice is only the fear of suffering injustice.

Virtue would not make such advances if there were not a little vanity to keep it company.

As it is the mark of great minds to say many things in a few words, so it is that of little minds to use many words to say nothing.