At first we hope too much and later on, not enough.

History, if thoroughly comprehended, furnishes something of the experience which a man would acquire who should be a contemporary of all ages and a fellow citizen of all peoples.

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

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

There are people who laugh to show their fine teeth; and there are those who cry to show their good hearts.

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

What is love? two souls and one flesh; friendship? two bodies and one soul.