Ability wins us the esteem of the true men; luck, that of the people.

Moderation resembles temperance. We are not so unwilling to eat more, as afraid of doing ourselves harm by it.

Truth has scarce done so much good in the world as the false appearances of it have done hurt.

Prudence and love are inconsistent; in proportion as the last increases, the other decreases.

There is a kind of love, the excess of which forbids jealousy.

The measure of great men should always be measured by the means they have used to acquire it.

Though confidence is very fine, and makes the future sunny; I want no confidence for mine, I'd rather have the money