It is from a weakness and smallness of mind that men are opinionated; and we are very loath to believe what we are not able to comprehend.

In the presence of some people we inevitably depart From ourselves: we are inaccurate, we say things we do not feel, And talk nonsense. When we get home we are conscious that we Have made fools of ourselves. Never go near these people.

There is no accident so unfortunate but wise men will make some advantage of it, nor any so entirely fortunate but fools may turn it to their own prejudice.

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

The blindness of men is the most dangerous effect of their pride; it seems to nourish and augment it; it deprives them of knowledge of remedies which can solace their miseries and can cure their faults.

Whatever discoveries we may have made in the regions of self-love, there still remain many unknown lands.

When a man is in love, he doubts, very often, what he most firmly believes.