Generally speaking, we would make a good bargain by renouncing all the good that people say of us, upon condition they would say no ill.

We have more indolence in the mind than in the body.

As long as we love, we can forgive.

Flattery is a counterfeit money which, but for vanity, would have no circulation.

The sure way to be cheated is to think one's self more cunning than others.

Preserving health by too severe a rule is a worrisome malady.

Eloquence resides as much in the tone of voice, in the eyes, and in the expression of the face, as in the choice of words.