Hope animates the wise, and lures the presumptuous and indolent who repose inconsiderately on her promises.

It is not in everyone's power to secure wealth, office, or honors; but everyone may be good, generous, and wise.

We are so presumptuous that we think we can separate our personal interest from that of humanity, and slander mankind without compromising ourselves.

Vice foments war; it is virtue which actually fights. If there were no virtue, we would live in peace forever.

Everyone is born sincere and dies deceivers.

Lazy people are always anxious to be doing something.

Jealousy is the paralysis of love.