Adversity is solitary, while prosperity dwells in a crowd

Joy takes away from us the thoughts of our actions; sorrow it is that awakens the soul.

We are always more disposed to laugh at nonsense than at genuine wit; because the nonsense is more agreeable to us, being more comfortable to our natures.

The more hidden the venom, the more dangerous it is.

I should rejoice if my pleasures were as pleasing to God as they are to myself.

We shall all be perfectly virtuous when there is no longer any flesh on our bones.

Adversity is solitary, while prosperity dwells in a crowd