Fortune turns all things to the advantage of those on whom she smiles.

Beautiful coquettes are quacks of love.

Almost everyone takes pleasure in repaying trifling obligations, very many feel gratitude for those that are moderate; but there is scarcely anyone who is not ungrateful for those that are weighty.

When fortune surprises us by giving us some great office without having gradually led us to expect it, or without having raised our hopes, it is well nigh impossible to occupy it well, and to appear worthy to fill it.

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.

Sobriety is concern for one's health - or limited capacity.

There are some persons who only disgust with their abilities, there are persons who please even with their faults.