The thing that must be preserved in all situations whatever is the reputation of one's character.

The study of history, it seems to me, leads to the conviction that all important events tend toward the same end - the civilization of mankind.

We cease loving ourselves if no one loves us.

Men have made of fortune an all-powerful goddess, in order that she may be made responsible for all their blunder's.

Society develops wit, but its contemplation alone forms genius.

Love is above the laws, above the opinion of men; it is the truth, the flame, the pure element, the primary idea of the moral world.

Providence protects us in all the details of our lot.