We may give advice, but not the sense to use it.

When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.

Our own distrust gives a fair pretence for the knavery of other people.

Decency is the least of all laws, but yet it is the law which is most strictly observed.

It is not always from valor or from chastity that men are brave, and women chaste.

Our hopes, often though they deceive us, lead us pleasantly along the path of life.

Those who are themselves incapable of great crimes are ever backward to suspect others.