When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.

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

Heat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while.

Our wisdom is no less at fortune's mercy than our wealth.

Absence cools moderate passions, and inflames violent ones; just as the wind blows out candles, but kindles fires.

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

We often bore others when we think we cannot possibly bore them.