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

We do not despise all those who have vices, but we do despise those that have no virtue.

Our own distrust gives a fair pretence for the knavery of other people.

It is not expedient or wise to examine our friends too closely; few persons are raised in our esteem by a close examination.

Sometimes in life situations develop that only the half-crazy can get out of.

What keeps us from abandoning ourselves entirely to one vice, often, is the fact that we have several.

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