We do not wish ardently for what we desire only through reason.

The truest mark of being born with great qualities is to be born without envy.

There are certain people fated to be fools; they not only commit follies by choice, but are even constrained to do so by fortune.

Weakness of character is the only defect which cannot be amended.

We come altogether fresh and raw into the several stages of life, and often find ourselves without experience, despite our years.

We promise according to our hopes and perform according to our fears.

A man may be sharper than another, but not than all others.