It is more often from pride than from ignorance that we are so obstinately opposed to current opinions; we find the first places taken, and we do not want to be the last.

There is a sort of love whose very excessiveness prevents the lover's being jealous.

Whatever ignominy or disgrace we have incurred, it is almost always in our power to reestablish our reputation.

We should manage our fortune as we do our health - enjoy it when good, be patient when it is bad, and never apply violent remedies except in an extreme necessity

As uncommon a thing as true love is, it is yet easier to find than true friendship.

We are sometimes as different from ourselves as we are from others.

Our wisdom is no less at fortune's mercy than our wealth.