Neither the sun nor death can be looked at steadily.

Death and the sun are not to be looked at steadily.

What we call generosity is for the most part only the vanity of giving; and we exercise it because we are more fond of that vanity than of the thing we give.

If it were not for poetry, few men would ever fall in love.

Those that have had great passions esteem themselves for the rest of their lives fortunate and unfortunate in being cured of them.

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

Some people resemble ballads which are only sung for a certain time.