We have more ability than will power, and it is often an excuse to ourselves that we imagine that things are impossible.

We may seem great in an employment below our worth, but we very often look little in one that is too big for us.

Humility is often only feigned submission which people use to render others submissive. It is a subterfuge of pride which lowers itself in order to rise.

It is as easy to deceive one's self without perceiving it, as it is difficult to deceive others without their finding out.

Philosophy easily triumphs over past and future ills; but present ills triumph over philosophy.

We never desire strongly, what we desire rationally.

Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.