To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.

Fortune had favoured me in this war that I feared, the rather, that some tempest would follow so favourable a gale.

Since, during storms, flames leap from the humid vapors and dark clouds emit deafening noises, is it surprising the lightning, when it strikes the ground, gives rise to truffles, which do not resemble plants?

A good man will take care of his horses and dogs, not only while they are young, but when old and past service.

Wisdom is neither gold, nor silver, nor fame, nor wealth, nor health, nor strength, nor beauty.

Were it only to learn benevolence to humankind, we should be merciful to other creatures.

Authority and place demonstrate and try the tempers of men, by moving every passion and discovering every frailty.