There are reproaches which praise, and praises which defame.

In the misfortunes of our best friends we always find something not altogether displeasing to us.

Those who give too much attention to trifling things become generally incapable of great ones.

As long as we love, we can forgive.

It is not enough to have great qualities; We should also have the management of them.

The most violent passions sometimes leave us at rest, but vanity agitates us constantly.

No man is clever enough to know all the evil he does.