We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.

The strongest symptom of wisdom in man is his being sensible of his own follies.

What renders us so changeable in our friendship is, that it is difficult to know the qualities of the soul, but easy to know those of the mind.

The intellect of the generality of women serves more to fortify their folly than their reason.

There is nothing men are so generous of as advice.

Confidence in conversation has a greater share than wit.

Death, like the sun, cannot be looked at steadily.