Kiss the hand of him who can renounce what he has publicly taught when convicted of his error, and who, with heartfelt joy, embraces truth, though with the sacrifice of favourite opinions.

He who can conceal his joys, is greater than he who can hide his griefs

The generous person is always just, and the just who is always generous may, unannounced, approach the throne of heaven.

And still, laughter is akin to weeping.

Strange that cowards cannot see that their greatest safety lies in dauntless courage.

All finery is a sign of littleness.

How few our real wants, and how vast our imaginary ones!