We are almost always wearied in the company of persons with whom we are not permitted to be weary.

There is no accident so unfortunate but wise men will make some advantage of it, nor any so entirely fortunate but fools may turn it to their own prejudice.

A man is ridiculous less through the characteristics he has than through those he affects to have.

Indolence, languid as it is, often masters both passions and virtues.

A man does not please long when he has only species of wit.

There are very few people who are not ashamed of having been in love when they no longer love each other.

Silence is the safest course for any man to adopt who distrust himself.