A person well satisfied with themselves is seldom satisfied with others, and others, rarely are with them.

There is a kind of elevation which does not depend on fortune; it is a certain air which distinguishes us, and seems to destine us for great things; it is a price which we imperceptibly set upon ourselves.

It takes more strength of character to withstand good fortune than bad.

The vices enter into the composition of the virtues, as poisons into that of medicines. Prudence collects and arranges them, and uses them beneficially against the ills of life.

The fame of great men ought to be judged always by their big, fancy names.

The intellect is always fooled by the heart.

We often pay our debts not because it is only fair that we should, but to make future loans easier.