Sometimes a lengthened period of prosperity melts away in a moment; just as the heat of summer flies before a day of tempest.

The usual pretext of those who make others unhappy is that they do it for their own good.

The law cannot equalize mankind in spite of nature.

We are less hurt by the contempt of fools than by the lukewarm approval of men of intelligence.

Give help rather than advice.

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.

Glory fills the world with virtue, and, like a beneficent sun, covers the whole earth with flowers and with fruits.