What makes us so bitter against people who outwit us is that they think themselves cleverer than we are.

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

We often pride ourselves on even the most criminal passions, but envy is a timid and shamefaced passion we never dare to acknowledge.

It is worth nothing to be young without being beautiful, nor to be beautiful without being young.

Most people judge men by their success or their good fortune.

Moderation resembles temperance. We are not so unwilling to eat more, as afraid of doing ourselves harm by it.

Everyone praises his heart, none dare praise their understanding.