I hate fame. I hate being recognized, because I don't know how to talk to people.

We are happy at the respect others pay our favorites, because we consider it a lively confirmation of our own choice, and as so much homage reflected on ourselves.

During misfortunes, nothing aggravates our condition more, than to be esteemed deserving of them.

There are two things which a man should scrupulously avoid: giving advice that he would not follow, and asking advice when he is determined to pursue his own opinion.

Laws, however divine in origin and institution, would be found of little coercion among men, were the administration of them not committed to mortals.

The standard of morals is as variable as morals themselves; of which every nation has a different code, and every custom a different reading.

Though you may be last to discover your follies, be always first to correct them.