The understanding of some men is clear, that of others brilliant. The former illumines its surroundings; the latter obscures them.

Exceptions are not always the proof of the old rule; they can also be the harbinger of a new one.

Authors from whom others steal should not complain, but rejoice. Where there is no game there are no poachers.

Pity is love in undress.

Imaginary evils are incurable.

He who has trusted where he ought not will surely mistrust where he ought not.

There are times when to be reasonable is to be cowardly.