Moderation cannot have the credit of combatiug and subduing ambition, they are never found together. Moderation is the languor and indolence of the soul, as ambition is its activity and ardor.

If one acts rightly and honestly, it is difficult to decide whether it is the effect of integrity or skill.

It is most difficult to speak when we are ashamed of being silent.

The greatest part of intimate confidences proceed from a desire either to be pitied or admired.

It is easier to rule others than to keep from being ruled oneself.

We often persuade ourselves to love people who are more powerful than we are, yet interest alone produces our friendship; we do not give our hearts away for the good we wish to do, but for that we expect to receive.

There is real love just as there are real ghosts; every person speaks of it, few persons have seen it.