The vices enter into the composition of the virtues, as poisons into that of medicines. Prudence collects and arranges them, and uses them beneficially against the ills of life.

The accent of a man's native country remains in his mind and his heart, as it does in his speech.

Old men delight in giving good advice as a consolation for the fact that they can no longer set bad examples.

It is easier to fall in love when you are out of it than to get out of it when you are in.

Pity is a sense of our own misfortunes in those of another man; it is a sort of foresight of the disasters which may befall ourselves. We assist others,, in order that they may assist us on like occasions; so that the services we offer to the unfortunate are in reality so many anticipated kindnesses to ourselves.

There is many a virtuous woman weary of her trade.

It is the habit of mediocre minds to condemn all that is beyond their grasp.