Fortune never appears so blind as to those to whom she does no good.

No matter how brilliant an action, it should not be considered great unless it was the result of a great motive.

In misfortune we often mistake dejection for constancy; we bear it without daring to look on it; like cowards, who suffer themselves to be murdered without resistance.

Pride, which inspires us with so much envy, is sometimes of use toward the moderating of it too.

There are few people who would not be ashamed of being loved when they love no longer.

As one grows older, one becomes wiser and more foolish.

Avarice is more opposite to economy than liberality.