It is proof of a narrow mind when things worthy of esteem are distinguished from things worthy of love. Great minds naturally love whatever is worthy of their esteem.
Vice stirs up war, virtue fights.
If virtue were its own reward, it would no longer be a human quality, but supernatural.
The art of pleasing is the art of deception.
It is easy to criticize an author, but difficult to appreciate him.
It is good to be firm by temperament and pliant by reflection.