He who has lived a day has lived an age.

The events we most desire do not happen; or, if they do, it is neither in the time nor in the circumstances when they would have given us extreme pleasure.

As a man falls out of favour and his wealth declines, we discover for the first time the ridiculous aspects of his character, which were always there but which wealth and favour had concealed.

Even the best intentioned of great men need a few scoundrels around them; there are some things you cannot ask an honest ma to do.

All of our unhappiness comes from our inability to be alone.

As long as men are liable to die and are desirous to live, a physician will be made fun of, but he will be well paid.

The same vices which are huge and insupportable in others we do not feel in ourselves.