God sends the cold according to the coat.

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

We are born to inquire into truth; it belongs to a greater to possess it

There is as much difference between us and ourselves as there is between us and others.

Of the opinions of philosophy I most gladly embrace those that are most solid, that is to say, most human and most our own; my opinions, in conformity with my conduct, are low and humble.

It is not necessity but abundance which produces greed.

If love and ambition should be in equal balance, and come to jostle with equal force, I make no doubt but that the last would win the prize.