Before we set our hearts too much upon anything, let us examine how happy they are, who already possess it.

What we cut off from our other faults is very often but so much added to our pride.

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

Affected simplicity is an elegant imposture.

We should manage our fortune as we do our health - enjoy it when good, be patient when it is bad, and never apply violent remedies except in an extreme necessity

Youth is a continual intoxication; it is the fever of reason.

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