I always say to myself, what is the most important thing we can think about at this extraordinary moment.

We always get bored with those whom we bore.

Pity is a sense of our own misfortunes in those of another man; it is a sort of foresight of the disasters which may befall ourselves. We assist others,, in order that they may assist us on like occasions; so that the services we offer to the unfortunate are in reality so many anticipated kindnesses to ourselves.

The intellect of the generality of women serves more to fortify their folly than their reason.

The most effectual way to be deceived is to believe oneself more cunning than one's neighbors.

Nothing is so contagious as example; and we never do any great good or evil which does not produce its like.

We easily forgive our friends those faults that do no affect us ourselves.