In love, 'tis no other than frantic desire for that which flies from us.
Excellent memories are often coupled with feeble judgments.
The most regular and most perfect soul in the world has but too much to do to keep itself upright from being overthrown by its own weakness.
Glory and repose are things that cannot possibly inhabit in one and the same place.
We are more solicitous that men speak of us, than how they speak.
Wit is a dangerous weapon, even to the possessor, if he knows not how to use it discreetly.