Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.

Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.

One often has need of one inferior to himself.

It is good to be charitable; but to whom? That is the point. As to the ungrateful, there is not one who does not at last die miserable.

Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.

What God does, He does well.

Patience et longueur de temps Font plus que force ni que rage. Patience and longevity Are worth more than force and rage.