Envy is more irreconcilable than hatred.

In infants, levity is a prettiness; in men a shameful defect; but in old age, a monstrous folly.

Everyone praises his heart, none dare praise their understanding.

It is often hard to determine whether a clear, open, and honorable proceeding is the result of goodness or of cunning.

There are some people upon whom their very faults and failings sit gracefully; and there are others whose very excellencies and accomplishments do not become them.

Extreme boredom provides its own antidote.

Were we perfectly acquainted with the object, we should never passionately desire it.