Take from a man his reputation for probity, and the more shrewd and clever he is, the more hated and mistrusted he becomes.

In extraordinary events ignorance of their causes produces astonishment.

Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.

I am much beholden to old age, which has increased my eagerness for conversation in proportion as it has lessened my appetites of hunger and thirst.

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

What is thine is mine, and all mine is thine.

There is no quality I would rather have, and be thought to have, than gratitude. For it is not only the greatest virtue, but is the mother of all the rest.