We should spread joy, but, as far as we can, repress sorrow.

Repentance is but a denying of our will, and an opposition of our fantasies.

Virtue cannot be followed but for herself, and if one sometimes borrows her mask to some other purpose, she presently pulls it away again.

Obstinacy and dogmatism are the surest signs of stupidity. Is there anything more confident, resolute, disdainful, grave and serious than an ass?

Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.

All permanent decisions are made in a temporary state of mind.

I would rather be old for a shorter time than be old before my time.