A man is perhaps ungrateful, but often less chargeable with ingratitude than his benefactor is.

We cannot possibly imagine the variety of contradictions in every heart.

However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention.

The soul's maladies have their relapses like the body's. What we take for a cure is often just a momentary rally or a new form of the disease.

As the great ones of this world are unable to bestow health of body or peace of mind, we always pay too high a price for any good they can do.

Eloquence: saying the proper thing and stopping.

Were we perfectly acquainted with the object, we should never passionately desire it.