We are more conscious that a person is in the wrong when the wrong concerns ourselves.

When unhappy, one doubts everything when happy one doubts nothing.

There is a slowness in affairs which ripens them, and a slowness which rots them.

Generosity is more charitable than wealth.

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

The happiness which is lacking makes one think even the happiness one has unbearable.

No labor is hopeless.