He loves little who loves by rule.

It is the rule of rules, and the general law of all laws, that every person should observe those of the place where he is.

Tortures are a dangerous invention, and seem to be a test of endurance rather than of truth.

Fame and tranquility can never be bedfellows.

A wellborn mind that is practiced in dealing with people makes itself thoroughly agreeable by itself. Art is nothing else but thelist and record of the productions of such minds.

There are as many and innumerable degrees of wit, as there are cubits between this and heaven.

A man never speaks of himself without losing something. What he says in his disfavor is always beleived, but when he commends himself, he arouses mistrust.