A wise man should order his interests, and set them all in their proper places. This order is often troubled by greed, which putsus upon pursuing so many things at once that, in eagerness for matters of less consideration, we grasp at trifles, and let go things of greater value.

Narrow minds think nothing right that is above their own capacity.

Jealousy lives upon doubts. It becomes madness or ceases entirely as soon as we pass from doubt to certainty.

He is safe who admits no one to his confidence.

We often brag that we are never bored with ourselves, and are so vain as never to think ourselves bad company.

The happiness and unhappiness of men depends as much on their ethics as on fortune.

There are reproaches which praise, and praises which defame.