It is sometimes a point of as much cleverness to know to make good use of advice from others as to be able give good advice to oneself.

Idiots and lunatics see only their own wit.

The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance

Nothing is more ridiculous in old people that were once good-looking, than to forget that they are not so still.

Virtue would not make such advances if there were not a little vanity to keep it company.

There are few good women who do not tire of their role.

The constancy of the wise is only the art of keeping disquietude to one's self.