We all covet wealth, but not its perils.

Languages are the keys of science.

Envy and hatred go together. Mutually strengthened by the fact pursue the same object.

How much wit, good-nature, indulgences, how many good offices and civilities, are required among friends to accomplish in some years what a lovely face or a fine hand does in a minute!

Women are extreme; they are better than men, or worse.

We are more sociable, and get on better with people by the heart than the intellect.

Born merely for the purpose of digestion.