A clever man reaps some benefit from the worst catastrophe, and a fool can turn even good luck to his disadvantage.

We often forgive those who bore us, but we cannot forgive those whom we bore.

When our vices leave us, we like to imagine it is we who are leaving them.

It is easier to rule others than to keep from being ruled oneself.

He that would be a great man must learn to turn every accident to some advantage.

Even women are perfect at the outset.

It is often laziness and timidity that keep us within our duty while virtue gets all the credit.