Words and deeds are far from being one. Much that is talked about is left undone.

It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do.

If everyone were clothed with integrity, if every heart were just, frank, kindly, the other virtues would be well-nigh useless.

Grammar, which knows how to control even kings.

The more we love our friends, the less we flatter them; it is by excusing nothing that pure love shows itself.

People can be induced to swallow anything, provided it is sufficiently seasoned with praise.

A learned fool is more a fool than an ignorant fool.