Being a blockhead is sometimes the best security against being cheated by a man of wit.

The intellect of the generality of women serves more to fortify their folly than their reason.

The intention of never deceiving often exposes us to deception.

Moderation is the feebleness and sloth of the soul, whereas ambition is the warmth and activity of it.

Sometimes there are accidents in our lives the skillful extrication from which demands a little folly.

Absence diminishes mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind extinguishes candles and fans fires.

Humility is the worst form of conceit.