We are less hurt by the contempt of fools than by the lukewarm approval of men of intelligence.

Our virtues are dearer to us the more we have had to suffer for them. It is the same with our children. All profound affection admits a sacrifice.

To achieve great things we must live as though we were never going to die.

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

All men are born truthful and die liars.

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

Men are not to be judged by what they do not know, but by what they know, and by the manner in which they know it.