Narrowness of mind is often the cause of obstinacy; we do not easily believe beyond what we see.

The good or the bad fortune of men depends not less upon their own dispositions than upon fortune.

Sometimes there is equal or more ability in knowing how to use good advice than there is in giving it.

Love is one and the same in the original; but there are a thousand different copies of it.

It is oftener by the estimation of our own feelings that we exaggerate the good qualities of others than by their merit, and when we praise them we wish to attract their praise.

There are few virtuous women who are not bored with their trade.

Whilst weakness and timidity keep us to our duty, virtue has often all the honor.