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

Our temper sets a price upon every gift that we receive from fortune.

Nothing is impossible; there are ways that lead to everything, and if we had sufficient will we should always have sufficient means. It is often merely for an excuse that we say things are impossible.

It is far better to be deceived than undeceived by those whom we tenderly love.

Satire is at once the most agreeable and most dangerous of mental qualities. It always pleases when it is refined, but we always fear those who use it too much; yet satire should be allowed when unmixed with spite, and when the person satirized can join in the satire.

We may give advice, but not the sense to use it.

The intention of never deceiving often exposes us to deception.