The man who loves with his whole heart truth will love still more he who suffers for truth.

All affectation is the vain and ridiculous attempt of poverty to appear rich

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.

Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.

Be neither too early in the fashion, nor too long out of it; nor at any time in the extremes of it.

Do not believe that a book is good, if in reading it thou dost not become more contented with thy existence, if it does not rouse up in thee most generous feelings.

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