Envy is more irreconcilable than hatred.

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.

We rarely ever perceive others as being sensible, except for those who agree with us.

It is often merely for an excuse that we say things are impossible.

We may give advice, but not the sense to use it.

Perfect Valor is to do, without a witness, all that we could do before the whole world.

Perfect valour consists in doing without witnesses that which we would be capable of doing before everyone.