There is an excess both in happiness and misery above our power of sensation.

Men would not live in society long if they were not each others dupes.

It is sometimes necessary to play the fool to avoid being deceived by cunning men.

Our desires always disappoint us; for though we meet with something that gives us satisfaction, yet it never thoroughly answers our expectation. [However disappointment can always be removed if we remember it could have turned out worse.]

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

To know how to hide one's ability is great skill.

We have more indolence in the mind than in the body.