Weakness is more opposed to virtue than is vice.

Almost everyone takes pleasure in repaying trifling obligations, very many feel gratitude for those that are moderate; but there is scarcely anyone who is not ungrateful for those that are weighty.

Some disguised deceits counterfeit truth so perfectly that not to be taken in by them would be an error of judgment.

Neither the sun nor death can be looked at steadily.

If one acts rightly and honestly, it is difficult to decide whether it is the effect of integrity or skill.

Quarrels would not last long if the fault was only on one side.

Nothing is given so profusely as advice.