We would rather see those to whom we do good, than those who do good to us.

It is as commendable to think well of oneself when alone, as it is ridiculous to speak well of oneself among others.

The passions of youth are not more dangerous to health than is the lukewarmness of old age.

Love can no more continue without a constant motion than fire can; and when once you take hope and fear away, you take from it its very life and being.

People's personalities, like buildings, have various facades, some pleasant to view, some not.

No accidents are so unlucky [bad] but that the wise may draw some advantage [good] from them.

Innocence is lucky if it finds the same protection as guilt