Moderation consists in being moved as angels are moved.

When you go in search of honey you must expect to be stung by bees.

There are some men who are witty when they are in a bad humor, and others only when they are sad.

We use up in the passions the stuff that was given us for happiness.

Life is a country that the old have seen, and lived in. Those who have to travel through it can only learn from them.

Reason is a bee, and exists only on what it makes; his usefulness takes the place of beauty.

We shall always keep a spare corner in our heads to give passing hospitality to our friends' opinion.