Their origin is commonly unknown; for the practice often continues when the cause has ceased, and concerning superstitious ceremonies it is in vain to conjecture; for what reason did not dictate, reason cannot explain.

Politics are now nothing more than means of rising in the world.

It is our first duty to serve society.

Pride is seldom delicate, it will please itself with very mean advantages; and envy feels not its own happiness, but when it may be compared with the misery of others

An author places himself uncalled before the tribunal of criticism and solicits fame at the hazard of disgrace.

True enjoyments also keep people from vice.

Youth enters the world with very happy prejudices in her own favour.