Simplicity is a delicate imposition.

In all professions each affects a look and an exterior to appear what he wishes the world to believe that he is. Thus we may say that the whole world is made up of appearances.

Men and things have each their proper perspective; to judge rightly of some it is necessary to see them near, of others we can never judge rightly but at a distance.

Though nature be ever so generous, yet can she not make a hero alone. Fortune must contribute her part too; and till both concur, the work cannot be perfected.

As one grows older, one becomes wiser and more foolish.

There are two things which Man cannot look at directly without flinching: the sun and death.

The man that thinks he loves his mistress for her own sake is mightily mistaken.