These flattering mirrors reflect imperfectly what is within; the countenance is often a gay deceiver. What defects of mind lie hidden under its beauty! What fair exteriors conceal base souls!
Severity is allowable where gentleness has no effect.
It is the crime not the scaffold which is the disgrace.
He who is hated by all can not expect to live long.
Happiness is meant to be shared.
It is the gift of heaven and not of reason.