Our minds are lazier than our bodies.

The blindness of men is the most dangerous effect of their pride; it seems to nourish and augment it; it deprives them of knowledge of remedies which can solace their miseries and can cure their faults.

It is much better to learn to deal with the ills we have now than to speculate on those that may befall us.

A good woman is a hidden treasure; who discovers her will do well not to boast about it.

It is easier to know men in general, than men in particular.

Before we set our hearts too much upon anything, let us examine how happy they are, who already possess it.

Novelty is to love like bloom to fruit; it gives a luster which is easily effaced, but never returns.