Flattery was formerly a vice; it has now become the fashion.
To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the nature of their troubles.
When you are in love you are not wise; or, when you are wise you are not in love.
Any one can hold the helm when the seas are calm.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
That delay is our surest protection which enables us to deliberate on the merits of our intentions.