Some are born to invent, others to embellish; but the gilder attracts more attention than the architect.
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.
Servitude debases men to the point where they end up liking it.
Prosperity makes few friends.
We are almost always guilty of the hate we encounter.
Habit is everything, even in love.