Some beautiful things are more dazzling when they are still imperfect than when they have been too perfectly crafted.
Many people despise wealth, but few know how to give it away.
One cannot answer for his courage when he has never been in danger.
Sometimes a fool has talent, but never judgment.
If we never flattered ourselves we should have but scant pleasure.
Jealousy is bred in doubts. When those doubts change into certainties, then the passion either ceases or turns absolute madness.