What is called generosity is usually only the vanity of giving; we enjoy the vanity more than the thing given.

A person well satisfied with themselves is seldom satisfied with others, and others, rarely are with them.

Numberless arts appear foolish whose secret motives are most wise and weighty.

To achieve greatness one should live as if they will never die.

We are more interested in making others believe we are happy than in trying to be happy ourselves.

The only security is courage.

There is only one kind of love, but there are a thousand imitations.