Age whitens hairs, but not sin.

People who declare that they belong to no party certainly do not belong to ours.

There are philanthropists who, incapable of managing their own little affairs, take upon themselves those of the whole world; but as their creditors always outnumber their disciples, they owe humanity more than she will ever owe them.

The happiness of the tender heart is increased by what it can take away from the wretchedness of others.

Pleasure limps for him. who enjoys it alone.

The great chastisement of a knave is not to be known, but to know himself.

In all that surrounds him the egotist sees only the frame of his own portrait.