To be a great man it is necessary to know how to profit by the whole of our good fortune.
Conceit causes more conversation than wit.
Wisdom is the mind what health is to the body.
Whatever ignominy or disgrace we have incurred, it is almost always in our power to reestablish our reputation.
Preserving health by too severe a rule is a worrisome malady.
Truth does less good in the world than its appearances do harm.