A wise man is not governed by others, nor does he try to govern them; he prefers that reason alone prevail.

The noblest deeds are well enough set forth in simple language; emphasis spoils them.

A vain man finds his account in speaking good or evil of himself.

When what you read elevates your mind and fills you with noble aspirations, look for no other rule by which to judge a book; it is good, and is the work of a master-hand.

A blockhead cannot come in, nor go away, nor sit, nor rise, nor stand, like a man of sense.

If a handsome woman allows that another woman is beautiful, we may safely conclude she excels her.

Days, months, years fly away, and irrecoverably sink in the abyss of time.