It is most difficult to speak when we are ashamed of being silent.

Smallness of mind is the cause of stubbornness, and we do not credit readily what is beyond our view.

No accidents are so unlucky [bad] but that the wise may draw some advantage [good] from them.

Some people displease with merit, and others' very faults and defects are pleasing.

One is never fortunate or as unfortunate as one imagines.

Indolence, languid as it is, often masters both passions and virtues.

Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness.