As in the case of wines that improve with age, the oldest friendships ought to be the most delightful.

Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.

No one has leave to sin.

Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.

There is no place more delightful than home.

There is no fortune so strong that money cannot take it.

Frugality includes all the other virtues.