We distrust our heart too much, and our head not enough.

It is impossible to be just if one is not generous.

Since unhappiness excites interest, many, in order to render themselves interesting, feign unhappiness.

Not all of those to whom we do good love us, neither do all those to whom we do evil hate us.

Say nothing good of yourself, you will be distrusted; say nothing bad of yourself, you will be taken at your word.

Education, properly understood, is that which teaches discernment.

Conscientious men are, almost everywhere, less encouraged than tolerated.