Heat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while.

If we had no faults, we would not derive so much pleasure from noting those of other people.

Politeness of mind consists in thinking chaste and refined thoughts.

The temperament that produces a talent for little things is the opposite of that required for great ones.

The shame that arises from praise which we do not deserve often makes us do things we should otherwise never have attempted.

Everyone complains of his memory, and nobody complains of his judgment.

Jealousy is always born with love, but does not die with it. In jealousy there is more of self-love than of love to another.