There is something to be said for jealousy, because it only designs the preservation of some good which we either have or think wehave a right to. But envy is a raging madness that cannot bear the wealth or fortune of others.

Weakness of character is the only defect which cannot be amended.

Hope, deceiving as it is, serves at least to lead us to the end of our lives by an agreeable route.

History never embraces more than a small part of reality

Preserving the serious health condition is usually painful.

We are all strong enough to bear other men's misfortunes.

To know oneself is not necessarily to improve oneself