Moderation is a fear of falling into that envy and contempt which those who grow giddy with their good fortune quite justly draw upon themselves. It is a vain boasting of the greatness of our mind.

To praise princes for virtues they do not possess is to insult them without fear of consequences.

Sometimes a fool has talent, but never judgment.

None but the contemptible are apprehensive of contempt.

We often pay our debts not because it is only fair that we should, but to make future loans easier.

How can we expect another to keep our secret if we have been unable to keep it ourselves?

If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources.