It appears that nature has hid at the bottom of our hearts talents and abilities unknown to us. It is only the passions that have the power of bringing them to light, and sometimes give us views more true and more perfect than art could possibly do.

Great men should not have great faults.

It is as common for tastes to change as it is uncommon for traits of character.

Everyone praises his heart, none dare praise their understanding.

We are much harder on people who betray us in small ways than on people who betray others in great ones.

Too great refinement is false delicacy, and true delicacy is solid refinement.

Jealousy is not love, but self-love.