There is graciousness and a kind of urbanity in beginning with men by esteem and confidence. It proves, at least, that we have long lived in good company with others and with our selves.

Close your eyes and you will see.

In order to be happy, think of the ills you have been spared.

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

Genuinely good remarks surprise their author as well as his audience.

There is always some frivolity in excellent minds; they have wings to rise, but also stray.

A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve.