Ridicule dishonors a man more than dishonor does.

The accent of a man's native country remains in his mind and his heart, as it does in his speech.

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.

Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.

As one grows older, one becomes wiser and more foolish.

We would rather see those to whom we do good, than those who do good to us.

Consolation for unhappiness can often be found in a certain satisfaction we get from looking unhappy.