Think of the ills from which you are exempt.

Strength is natural, but grace is the growth of habit. This charming quality requires practice if it is to become lasting.

Old age deprives the intelligent man only of qualities useless to wisdom.

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.

Today there are no more irreconcilable enmities, because there are no more disinterested emotions: that's a good thing born from a bad thing.

Those readiest to criticise are often least able to appreciate.

Questions show the mind's range, and answers its subtlety.