A man's worth has its season, like fruit.

Bravery in simple soldiers is a dangerous trade, to which they have bound themselves to get their livelihood.

The duration of our passions is no more dependent on ourselves than the duration of our lives.

There are some faults which, when well managed, make a greater figure than virtue itself.

It is easier to deceive yourself, and to do so unperceived, than to deceive another.

If vanity does not entirely overthrow the virtues, at least it makes them all totter.

Whatever ignominy or disgrace we have incurred, it is almost always in our power to reestablish our reputation.