It is not expedient or wise to examine our friends too closely; few persons are raised in our esteem by a close examination.

Ability wins us the esteem of the true men; luck, that of the people.

One kind of happiness is to know exactly at what point to be miserable.

There are few good women who do not tire of their role.

However great the advantages given us by nature, it is not she alone, but fortune with her, which makes heroes.

Politeness of the mind is to have delicate thoughts

Our minds are lazier than our bodies.