The most subtle of our acts is to simulate blindness for snares that we know are set for us.

The courage of a great many men, and the virtue of a great many women, are the effect of vanity, shame, and especially a suitabletemperament.

The only thing constant in life is change

There are people who in spite of their merit disgust us and others who please us in spite of their faults.

The head does not know how to play the part of the heart for long.

Our temper sets a price upon every gift that we receive from fortune.

Sometimes in life situations develop that only the half-crazy can get out of.