Simplicity is a delicate imposition.

The gratitude of most men is but a secret desire of receiving greater benefits.

Behind many acts that are thought ridiculous there lie wise and weighty motives.

Too great haste to repay an obligation is a kind of ingratitude.

It seems that nature, which has so wisely disposed our bodily organs with a view to our happiness, has also bestowed on us pride, to spare us the pain of being aware of our imperfections.

Preserving the serious health condition is usually painful.

We often forgive those who bore us, but we cannot forgive those whom we bore.