It is no tragedy to do ungrateful people favors, but it is unbearable to be indebted to a scoundrel.
We promise according to our hopes and perform according to our fears.
The old begin to complain of the conduct of the young when they themselves are no longer able to set a bad example.
There are some bad qualities which make great talents.
The caprice of our temper is even more whimsical than that of Fortune.
The blindness of men is the most dangerous effect of their pride; it seems to nourish and augment it; it deprives them of knowledge of remedies which can solace their miseries and can cure their faults.