We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar off.
It is generally much more shameful to lose a good reputation than never to have acquired it.
There is, to be sure, no evil without something good.
The only thing man knows instinctively is how to weep.
Human nature craves novelty.
But with man, — by Hercules! most of his misfortunes are occasioned by man.