There are very few people who are not ashamed of having been in love when they no longer love each other.

We confess to little faults only to persuade ourselves we have no great ones.

Moderation cannot have the credit of combatiug and subduing ambition, they are never found together. Moderation is the languor and indolence of the soul, as ambition is its activity and ardor.

Idiots and lunatics see only their own wit.

Sometimes a fool has talent, but never judgment.

If you cannot find peace in yourself, it is useless to look for it elsewhere.

Extreme boredom provides its own antidote.