We can never be certain of our courage until we have faced danger.

We often act treacherously more from weakness than from a fixed motive.

The passions are the only orators which always persuade.

Whatever ignominy or disgrace we have incurred, it is almost always in our power to reestablish our reputation.

We always get bored with those whom we bore.

Whatever discoveries we may have made in the regions of self-love, there still remain many unknown lands.

A man does not please long when he has only species of wit.