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.

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

Emotions have taught mankind to reason.

Those who fear men like laws.

Is it against justice or reason to love ourselves? And why is self-love always a vice?

It is a great sign of mediocrity to praise always moderately.

One can not be just if one is not humane.