Some crimes get honor and renown by being committed with more pomp, by a greater number, and in a higher degree of wickedness thanothers. Hence it is that public robberies, plunderings, and sackings have been looked upon as excellencies and noble achievements, and the seizing of whole countries, however unjustly and barbarously, is dignified with the glorious name of gaining conquests.

The one thing people are the most liberal with, is their advice.

Fortune turns all things to the advantage of those on whom she smiles.

We often shed tears that deceive ourselves after deceiving others.

There may be talent without position, but there is no position without some kind of talent.

Wisdom is the mind what health is to the body.

For the credit of virtue we must admit that the greatest misfortunes of men are those into which they fall through their crimes.