Of all our faults, the one that we excuse most easily is idleness.

Gallantry of mind consists in saying flattering things in an agreeable manner.

Every one complains of a poor memory, no one of a weak judgment.

Those who are themselves incapable of great crimes are ever backward to suspect others.

When we seek reconciliation with our enemies, it is commonly out of a desire to better our own condition, a being harassed and tired out with a state of war, and a fear of some ill accident which we are willing to prevent.

The happiness and unhappiness of men depends as much on their ethics as on fortune.

We always love those who admire us, but we do not always love those whom we admire.