All grand thoughts come from the heart.
The favorites of fortune or of fame topple from their pedestals before our eyes without diverting us from ambition.
Clearness marks the sincerity of philosophers.
Prosperity makes some friends and many enemies.
We can console ourselves for not having great talents as we console ourselves for not having great places. We can be above both in our hearts.
If people did not compliment one another there would be little society.