In a way, the main fault of all books is that they are too long.
Man never rises to great truths without enthusiasm.
Neither the gifts nor the blows of fortune equal those of nature.
Ignorance is not lack of intelligence, nor knowledge a proof of genius.
Persons of rank do not talk about such trifles as the common people do; but the common people do not busy themselves about such frivolous things as do persons of rank.
Hope animates the wise, and lures the presumptuous and indolent who repose inconsiderately on her promises.