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

The height of ability in the least able consists in knowing how to submit to the good leadership of others.

Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end.

Considering how little the beginning or the ceasing to love is in our own power, it is foolish and unreasonable for the lover or his mistress to complain of one another's inconstancy.

We often select envenomed praise which, by a reaction upon those we praise, shows faults we could not have shown by other means.

Some follies are caught, like contagious diseases.

We often brag that we are never bored with ourselves, and are so vain as never to think ourselves bad company.