Prudence and love are inconsistent; in proportion as the last increases, the other decreases.
We speak little if not egged on by vanity.
The only good imitations are those that poke fun at bad originals.
Bodily labor alleviates the pains of the mind and from this arises the happiness of the poor
Politeness of mind consists in thinking chaste and refined thoughts.
Jealousy is not love, but self-love.