Nothing but courage can guide life.
Clearness ornaments profound thoughts.
It is good to be firm by temperament and pliant by reflection.
Is it against justice or reason to love ourselves? And why is self-love always a vice?
It is not in everyone's power to secure wealth, office, or honors; but everyone may be good, generous, and wise.
Some authors regard morality in the same light as we regard modern architecture. Convenience is the first thing to be looked for.