No-one is exempt from speaking nonsense – the only misfortune is to do it solemnly.

How many worthy men have we known to survive their own reputation, who have seen and suffered the honor and glory most justly acquired in their youth, extinguished in their own presence?

Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself.

Why do people respect the package rather than the man?

In my youth I studied for ostentation; later, a little to gain wisdom; now, for recreation; never for gain.

There is no doubt that Greek and Latin are great and handsome ornaments, but we buy them too dear.

Vexations may be petty, but they are vexations still.