It is as proper to have pride in oneself as it ridiculous to show it to others.

The courage of a great many men, and the virtue of a great many women, are the effect of vanity, shame, and especially a suitabletemperament.

The only real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. The glory of great men should always be measured by the means they have used to acpuire it.

In all professions each affects a look and an exterior to appear what he wishes the world to believe that he is. Thus we may say that the whole world is made up of appearances.

Not all those who know their minds know their hearts as well.

Silence is the best security to the man who distrusts himself.

Gracefulness is to the body what understanding is to the mind.