When we enlarge upon the affection our friends have for us, this is very often not so much out of a sense of gratitude as from a desire to persuade people of our own great worth, that can deserve so much kindness.

Old people are fond of giving good advice; it consoles them for no longer being capable of setting a bad example.

The only thing constant in life is change

The greatest miracle of love is the cure of coquetry.

There are few things we should keenly desire if we really knew what we wanted.

There is no accident so unfortunate but wise men will make some advantage of it, nor any so entirely fortunate but fools may turn it to their own prejudice.

What we take for high-mindedness is very often no other than ambition well disguised, that scorns means interests, only to pursuegreater.