Brevity: To say at once whatever is to be said.
If all mankind were suddenly to practice honesty, many thousands of people would be sure to starve.
Never undertake anything for which you wouldn't have the courage to ask the blessings of heaven.
Some people read only because they are too lazy to think.
Delicacy in woman is strength.
Be attentive, feel nothing in vain, measure and compare: this is the whole law of philosophy.