All affectation is the vain and ridiculous attempt of poverty to appear rich
He who goes round about in his requests wants commonly more than he chooses to appear to want.
Wisdom is the repose of the mind.
What is the elevation of the soul? A prompt, delicate, certain feeling for all that is beautiful, all that is grand; a quick resolution to do the greatest good by the smallest means; a great benevolence joined to a great strength and great humility.
Loudness is impotence.
Truth, wisdom, love, seek reasons; malice only seeks causes.