Intrepidity is an extraordinary strength of soul, which raises it above the troubles, disorders and emotions which the sight of great perils can arouse in it; by this strength heroes maintain a calm aspect and preserve their reason and liberty in the most surprising and terrible accidents.

It is oftener by the estimation of our own feelings that we exaggerate the good qualities of others than by their merit, and when we praise them we wish to attract their praise.

The strongest symptom of wisdom in man is his being sensible of his own follies.

The head does not know how to play the part of the heart for long.

Indolence, languid as it is, often masters both passions and virtues.

Gravity is a mysterious carriage of the body invented to cover the defects of the mind.

In every walk of life each man puts on a personality and outward appearance so as to look what he wants to be thought; in fact you might say that society is entirely made up of assumed personalities.