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.

There are some faults which, when well managed, make a greater figure than virtue itself.

It's the height of folly to want to be the only wise one.

Moderation is the feebleness and sloth of the soul, whereas ambition is the warmth and activity of it.

Gallantry of mind consists in saying flattering things in an agreeable manner.

Very few people are acquainted with death. They undergo it, commonly, not so much out of resolution as custom and insensitivity; and most men die because they cannot help it.

Nothing is so contagious as example.