The happiness and misery of men depend no less on temper than fortune.

We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.

The constancy of sages is nothing but the art of locking up their agitation in their hearts.

Some good qualities are like the senses: Those who are entirely deprived of them can have no notion of them.

Too great refinement is false delicacy, and true delicacy is solid refinement.

Eloquence resides as much in the tone of voice, in the eyes, and in the expression of the face, as in the choice of words.

Mediocre minds usually dismiss anything which reaches beyond their own understanding.