However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention.

As love increases, prudence diminishes.

The generality of virtuous women are like hidden treasures, they are safe only because nobody has sought after them.

Nothing is rarer than true good nature; they who are reputed to have it are generally only pliant or weak.

If it were not for the company of fools, a witty man would often be greatly at a loss.

We are almost always bored by just those whom we must not find boring.

To establish yourself in the world a person must do all they can to appear already established.