It is the false shame of fools to try to conceal wounds that have not healed.

He who has made it a practice to lie and deceive his father, will be the most daring in deceiving others.

Wise were the kings who never chose a friend till with full cups they had unmasked his soul, and seen the bottom of his deepest thoughts.

The accumulation of wealth is followed by an increase of care, and by an appetite for more.

The mob will now and then see things in a right light.

Be prepared to go mad with fixed rule and method.

Not even for an hour can you bear to be alone, nor can you advantageously apply your leisure time, but you endeavor, a fugitive and wanderer, to escape from yourself, now vainly seeking to banish remorse by wine, and now by sleep; but the gloomy companion presses on you, and pursues you as you fly.