A man's fortune is frequently decided by his first address. If pleasing, others at once conclude he has merit; but if ungraceful, they decide against him.

An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult.

No man can possibly improve in any company for which he has not respect enough to be under some degree of restraint.

Gratitude is a burden upon our imperfect nature.

Instead of giving in to the greatest misfortune that can happen at my age, deafness, I busy myself in searching out all possible compensations, and I apply myself much more to all the amusements that are here within my grasp.

Give Dayrolles a chair.

In friendship, as well as in love, the mind is often the dupe of the heart.