There are various sorts of curiosity; one is from interest, which makes us desire to know that which may be useful to us; and the other, from pride which comes from the wish to know what others are ignorant of.

Were we faultless, we would not derive such satisfaction from remarking the faults of others.

The defects of the mind, like those of the face, grow worse with age.

The prospect of being pleased tomorrow will never console me for the boredom of today.

The moderation of men in the most exalted fortunes is a desire to be thought above those things that have raised them so high.

Though nature be ever so generous, yet can she not make a hero alone. Fortune must contribute her part too; and till both concur, the work cannot be perfected.

Truth has scarce done so much good in the world as the false appearances of it have done hurt.