Time's chariot-wheels make their carriage-road in the fairest face.

Few people have the wisdom to prefer the criticism that would do them good, to the praise that deceives them.

Truth has scarce done so much good in the world as the false appearances of it have done hurt.

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

Avarice often produces opposite results: there are an infinite number of persons who sacrifice their property to doubtful and distant expectations; others mistake great future advantages for small present interests.

When the soul is ruffled by the remains of one passion, it is more disposed to entertain a new one than when it is entirely curedand at rest from all.

What makes lovers never tire of one another is that they talk always about themselves.