Most people die from the remedy rather than from the illness.
We die only once, and for such a long time.
The defects of human nature afford us opportunities of exercising our philosophy, the best employment of our virtues. If all men were righteous, all hearts true and frank and loyal, what use would our virtues be?
When you model yourself on people, you should try to resemble their good sides.
Consistency is only suitable for ridicule.
Love is a great master. It teaches us to be what we never were.