Great men should not have great faults.

Perfect behavior is born of complete indifference.

We exaggerate the glory of some men in order to detract from that of others.

Minds of moderate caliber ordinarily condemn everthing which is beyond their range.

We are better pleased to see those on whom we confer benefits than those from whom we receive them.

Renewed friendships require more care than those that have never been broken.

What we take for high-mindedness is very often no other than ambition well disguised, that scorns means interests, only to pursuegreater.