Things perfected by nature are better than those finished by art.

Every one is least known to himself, and it is very difficult for a man to know himself.

To give and receive advice - the former with freedom, and yet without bitterness, the latter with patience and without irritation - is peculiarly appropriate to geniune friendship.

It is not enough to acquire wisdom, it is necessary to employ it.

It is difficult to set bounds to the price unless you first set bounds to the wish.

There never was a great soul that did not have some divine inspiration.

Pardon is granted to necessity.