All men are born truthful and die liars.
The mind reaches great heights only by spurts.
We are less hurt by the contempt of fools than by the lukewarm approval of men of intelligence.
Emotions have taught mankind to reason.
The falsest of all philosophies is that which, under the pretext of delivering men from the embarrassment of their passions, counsels idleness and the abandonment and neglect of themselves.
It is not in everyone's power to secure wealth, office, or honors; but everyone may be good, generous, and wise.