Nothing is more ridiculous in old people that were once good-looking, than to forget that they are not so still.

If we never flattered ourselves we should have but scant pleasure.

The old begin to complain of the conduct of the young when they themselves are no longer able to set a bad example.

There are no events so disastrous that adroit men do not draw some advantage from them, nor any so fortunate that the imprudent cannot turn to their own prejudice.

In love deceit almost always outstrips distrust.

Simplicity is a delicate imposition.

Few things are impossible in themselves: application to make them succeed fails us more often than the means.