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

Our experience is composed rather of illusions lost than of wisdom acquired.

Pleasure once tasted satisfies less than the desire experienced for its torments.

When orators and auditors have the same prejudices, those prejudices run a great risk of being made to stand for incontestable truths.

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

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

The orator is the mouth (os) of a nation.