They that apply themselves to trifling matters commonly become incapable of great ones.
Some beautiful things are more dazzling when they are still imperfect than when they have been too perfectly crafted.
Ridicule dishonours more than dishonour.
Jealousy is nothing more than a fear of abandonment
The height of cleverness is to be able to conceal it.
It's easier to know people in general than one person in particular