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.

Science confounds everything; it gives to the flowers an animal appetite, and takes away from even the plants their chastity.

What can you possibly add to a mind that's full, especially one that's full of itself.

Contempt for private wrongs was one of the features of ancient morals.

You want to talk to someone; first open your ears.

A few words worthy to be remembered suffice to give an idea of a great mind. There are single thoughts that contain the essence of a whole volume, single sentences that have the beauties of a large work, a simplicity so finished and so perfect that it equals in merit and in excellence a large and glorious composition.

The essence of life consists in thinking, and being conscious of one's soul.