The greater part of mankind judge of men only by their fashionableness or their fortune.

Politeness of mind consists in thinking chaste and refined thoughts.

Conceit causes more conversation than wit.

A certain harmony should be kept between actions and ideas if we want to fully develop the effects they can produce.

We always like those who admire us.

There are few people more convinced of their own genius than those who complain of how stupid they are.

Intrepidity is an extraordinary strength of soul, which raises it above the troubles, disorders and emotions which the sight of great perils can arouse in it; by this strength heroes maintain a calm aspect and preserve their reason and liberty in the most surprising and terrible accidents.