Jealousy is in a manner just and reasonable, as it tends to preserve a good which belongs, or which we believe belongs to us, on the other hand envy is a fury which cannot endure the happiness of others.

Too great haste to repay an obligation is a kind of ingratitude.

There are good marriages, but there are no delightful ones.

Boredom ... causes us to neglect more duties than does interest.

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

Old men delight in giving good advice as a consolation for the fact that they can no longer set bad examples.

A wise man thinks it more advantageous not to join the battle than to win.