If we are incapable of finding peace in ourselves, it is pointless to search elsewhere.

It is a wearisome disease to preserve health by too strict a regimen.

Our merit gains us the esteem of the virtuous-our star that of the public.

Were we not proud ourselves, we should not complain of the pride of others.

What makes lovers never tire of one another is that they talk always about themselves.

The person giving the advice returns the confidence placed in him with a disinterested eagerness... and he is usually guided only by his own interest or reputation.

The height of ability in the least able consists in knowing how to submit to the good leadership of others.