Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.

The moderation of people in prosperity is the effect of a smooth and composed temper, owing to the calm of their good fortune.

Humility is the sure evidence of Christian virtues. Without it, we retain all our faults still, and they are only covered over with pride, which hides them from other men's observation, and sometimes from our own too.

In their early passions women are in love with the lover, later they are in love with love.

Being a blockhead is sometimes the best security against being cheated by a man of wit.

We are never so generous as when giving advice.

We can be more clever than one, but not more clever than all.