Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness.

The constancy of the wise is only the talent of concealing the agitation of their hearts.

Plenty of people want to be pious, but no one yearns to be humble.

The prospect of being pleased tomorrow will never console me for the boredom of today.

The courage of a great many men, and the virtue of a great many women, are the effect of vanity, shame, and especially a suitabletemperament.

The intention of cheating no one lays us open to being cheated ourselves.

Sometimes a fool has talent, but never judgment.