The old begin to complain of the conduct of the young when they themselves are no longer able to set a bad example.

Behind many acts that are thought ridiculous there lie wise and weighty motives.

As one grows older, one becomes wiser and more foolish.

There are some who never would have loved if they never had heard it spoken of.

Jealousy is in a manner just and reasonable, as it tends to preserve a good which belongs, or which we believe belongs to us, on the other hand envy is a fury which cannot endure the happiness of others.

Passion often makes a fool of the cleverest man and often makes the most foolish men clever

One can no more look steadily at death than at the sun.