The intellect is always fooled by the heart.

There is at least as much eloquence in the voice, eyes, and air of a speaker as in his choice of words.

Reconciliation with our enemies is simply a desire to better our condition, a weariness of war, or the fear of some unlucky thing from occurring.

Gallantry of mind consists in saying flattering things in an agreeable manner.

Moderation in people who are contented comes from that calm that good fortune lends to their spirit.

However great the advantages given us by nature, it is not she alone, but fortune with her, which makes heroes.

Satire is at once the most agreeable and most dangerous of mental qualities. It always pleases when it is refined, but we always fear those who use it too much; yet satire should be allowed when unmixed with spite, and when the person satirized can join in the satire.