Some accidents there are in life that a little folly is necessary to help us out of.

The only thing that should surprise us is that there are still some things that can surprise us.

The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance

When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.

There is a kind of love, the excess of which forbids jealousy.

There are some people upon whom their very faults and failings sit gracefully; and there are others whose very excellencies and accomplishments do not become them.

Moderation is a fear of falling into that envy and contempt which those who grow giddy with their good fortune quite justly draw upon themselves. It is a vain boasting of the greatness of our mind.