Men are tormented by the opinions they have of things, and not the things themselves.

I give my opinion not as being good, but as being my own.

Man is certainly crazy. He could not make a mite, and he makes gods by the dozen.

When a Roman was returning from a trip, he used to send someone ahead to let his wife know, so as not to surprise her in the act.

Some men seem remarkable to the world in whom neither their wives nor their valets saw anything extraordinary. Few men have been admired by their servants.

No profession or occupation is more pleasing than the military; a profession or exercise both noble in execution (for the strongest, most generous and proudest of all virtues is true valor) and noble in its cause. No utility either more just or universal than the protection of the repose or defense of the greatness of one's country. The company and daily conversation of so many noble, young and active men cannot but be well-pleasing to you.

I have never seen a greater monster or miracle in the world than myself.