But the fruit that can fall without shaking Indeed is too mellow for me.

While conscience is our friend, all is at peace; however once it is offended, farewell to a tranquil mind.

I wish you would moderate that fondness you have for your children. I do not mean you should abate any part of your care, or not do your duty to them in its utmost extent, but I would have you early prepare yourself for disappointments, which are heavy in proportion to their being surprising.

Philosophy is the toil which can never tire persons engaged in it. All ways are strewn with roses, and the farther you go, the more enchanting objects appear before you and invite you on.

The familiarities of the gaming-table contribute very much to the decay of politeness ... The pouts and quarrels that naturally arise from disputes must put an end to all complaisance, or even good will towards one another.

I am afraid we are little better than straws upon the water; we may flatter ourselves that we swim, when the current carries us along.

A man that is ashamed of passions that are natural and reasonable is generally proud of those that are shameful and silly.