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

It is foolish to tear one's hair in grief, as though sorrow would be made less by baldness.

Whatever is graceful is virtuous, and whatever is virtuous is graceful.

The gods attend to great matters, they neglect small ones.

If you possess a library and a garden, you have everything you need. (translation from the French) Si vous possedez une bibliotheque et un jardin, vous avez tout ce qu'il vous faut.

What one has, one ought to use: and whatever he does he should do with all his might.

The Intellect engages us in the pursuit of Truth. The Passions impel us to Action.