We are all strong enough to bear other men's misfortunes.
Our wisdom lies as much at the mercy of fortune as our possessions do.
Great souls are not those who have fewer passions and more virtues than others, but only those who have greater designs.
Our virtues are often, in reality, no better than vices disguised.
Women can more easily conquer their passion than their coquetterie.
The mark of extraordinary merit is to see those most envious of it constrained to praise.