It is easier to know men in general, than men in particular.

We are lazier in our minds than in our bodies.

The greatest of all gifts is the power to estimate things at their true worth

The vices enter into the composition of the virtues, as poisons into that of medicines. Prudence collects and arranges them, and uses them beneficially against the ills of life.

We arrive at the various stages of life quite as novices.

The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance

We own up to minor failings, but only so as to convince others that we have no major ones.