Politeness is a desire to be treated politely, and to be esteemed polite oneself.

The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance

Some weak people are so sensible of their weakness as to be able to make a good use of it.

He is a truly virtuous man who wishes always to be open to the observation of honest men.

Heat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while.

It is necessary, in order to know things well, to know the particulars of them; and these, being infinite, make our knowledge eversuperficial and imperfect.

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