Anyone who does not know how to make the most of his luck has no right to complain if it passes by him.

All persons are not discreet enough to know how to take things by the right handle.

He had a face like a blessing.

Liberty is one of the most precious gifts which heaven has bestowed on man; with it we cannot compare the treasures which the earth contains or the sea conceals; for liberty, as for honor, we can and ought to risk our lives; and, on for the other hand, captivity is the greatest evil that can befall man.

And for the citation of so many authors, 'tis the easiest thing in nature. Find out one of these books with an alphabetical index, and without any farther ceremony, remove it verbatim into your own... there are fools enough to be thus drawn into an opinion of the work; at least, such a flourishing train of attendants will give your book a fashionable air, and recommend it for sale.

It is the part of a wise man to keep himself today for tomorrow, and not to venture all his eggs in one basket.

Evil comes not amiss if it comes alone.