We often in our misfortunes take that for constancy and patience which is only dejection of mind; we suffer without daring to holdup our heads, just as cowards let themselves be knocked on the head because they have not courage to strike back.
Some reproaches praise; some praises reproach.
Moderation is an ostentatious proof of our strength of character.
Men more easily renounce their interests than their tastes.
Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.
When the soul is ruffled by the remains of one passion, it is more disposed to entertain a new one than when it is entirely curedand at rest from all.