Love of glory, fear of shame, greed for fortune, the desire to make life agreeable and comfortable, and the wish to depreciate others - all of these are often the causes of the bravery that is spoken so highly of by men.

We get so much in the habit of wearing disguises before others that we finally appear disguised before ourselves.

Fortune turns all things to the advantage of those on whom she smiles.

Hope is the last thing that dies in man.

Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.

Narrow minds think nothing right that is above their own capacity.

The happiness and misery of men depend no less on temper than fortune.