Judge a man's character by what he finds ridiculous.

The dangers of life are infinite, and among them is safety.

It is not enough to have knowledge; one must apply it. It is not enough to have wishes; one must also accomplish it.

The sickness of the heart is most easily got rid of by complaining and soothing confidence.

Human life runs its course in the metamorphosis between receiving and giving.

For usually people resist as long as they can to dismiss the fool they harbor in their bosom, they resist to confess a major mistake or to admit a truth that makes them despair.

He loves not who does not see the faults of the beloved as virtues.