Fancy sets the value on the gifts of fortune.

There is no praise we have not lavished upon prudence; and yet she cannot assure to us the most trifling event.

The temperament that produces a talent for little things is the opposite of that required for great ones.

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

The height of cleverness is to be able to conceal it.

Reason alone is insufficient to make us enthusiastic in any matter.

Plenty of people want to be pious, but no one yearns to be humble.