Were we faultless, we would not derive such satisfaction from remarking the faults of others.

We should wish for few things with eagerness, if we perfectly knew the nature of that which was the object of our desire.

It is impossible to love a second time what we have really ceased to love.

One forgives to the degree that one loves.

The moderation of people in prosperity is the effect of a smooth and composed temper, owing to the calm of their good fortune.

We often credit ourselves with vices the reverse of what we have, thus when weak we boast of our obstinacy.

Hope and fear are inseparable. There is no hope without fear, nor any fear without hope.