Evil is uncertain in the same degree as good, and for the reason that we ought not to hope too securely, we ought not to fear with to much dejection.

Good breeding consists in having no particular mark of any profession, but a general elegance of manners.

Large offers and sturdy rejections are among the most common topics of falsehood.

From ignorance our comfort flows, the only wretched are the wise

Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties.

Such seems to be the disposition of man, that whatever makes a distinction produces rivalry.

There must always be some advantage on one side or the other, and it is better that advantage should be had by talents than by chance.