True philosophy is that which renders us to ourselves, and all others who surround us, better, and at the same time more content, more patient, more calm and more ready for all decent and pure enjoyment.

Where there is much pretension, much has been borrowed; nature never pretends.

Say not you know another entirely till you have divided an inheritance with him.

Not every one who has the gift of speech understands the value of silence.

The conscience is more wise than science.

There are no friends more inseparable than pride and hardness of heart, humility and love, falsehood and impudence.

Who has a daring eye tell downright truths and downright lies.