The force we use on ourselves, to prevent ourselves from loving, is often more cruel than the severest treatment at the hands of one loved.

It is easier to understand mankind in general than any individual man.

We are all strong enough to bear other men's misfortunes.

If vanity does not entirely overthrow the virtues, at least it makes them all totter.

There are some bad qualities which make great talents.

Hope is the last thing that dies in man.

It is as easy to deceive one's self without perceiving it, as it is difficult to deceive others without their finding out.