In love we often doubt what we most believe.

If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources.

Raillery is more insupportable than wrong; because we have a right to resent injuries, but are ridiculous in being angry at a jest.

Moderation is the feebleness and sloth of the soul, whereas ambition is the warmth and activity of it.

We are almost always bored by just those whom we must not find boring.

The intellect is always fooled by the heart.

Nature creates ability; luck provides it with opportunity.