What makes false reckoning, as regards gratitude, is that the pride of the giver and the receiver cannot agree as to the value of the benefit.

Moderation in people who are contented comes from that calm that good fortune lends to their spirit.

The vivacity that augments with years is not far from folly.

Listening well and answering well is one of the greatest perfections that can be obtained in conversation.

Intrepidity is an extraordinary strength of soul, which raises it above the troubles, disorders and emotions which the sight of great perils can arouse in it; by this strength heroes maintain a calm aspect and preserve their reason and liberty in the most surprising and terrible accidents.

It is not always from valor or from chastity that men are brave, and women chaste.

One forgives to the degree that one loves.