Whatever affection we have for our friends or relations, the happiness of others never suffices for our own.

The things we know best are the things we haven't been taught.

Ignorance is not lack of intelligence, nor knowledge a proof of genius.

Hope deceives more men than cunning does.

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.

Few people are modest enough to be estimated at their true worth.

Lazy people always intend to start doing something.