The conscience of the dying belies their life.
Our opinion of others is not so variable as our opinion of ourselves.
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.
It is not in everyone's power to secure wealth, office, or honors; but everyone may be good, generous, and wise.
The law cannot equalize mankind in spite of nature.
No one is more liable to make mistakes than he who acts only on reflexion.