No sensible man ever imputes inconsistency to another for changing his minds.

There is nothing which wings its flight so swiftly as calumny, nothing is uttered with more ease; nothing is listened to with more readiness, nothing disbursed more widely.

In all great arts, as in trees, it is the height that charms us; we care nothing for the roots or trunks, yet it could not be without the aid of these.

If the truth were self-evident, eloquence would be unnecessary.

Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.

He is rich who wishes no more than he has.

You may never be less alone than when you are alone.