He to whom many objects of pursuit arise at the same time, will frequently hesitate between different desires till a rival has precluded him, or change his course as new attractions prevail, and harass himself without advancing.

Mutual cowardice keeps us in peace.

Memory is the primary and fundamental power, without which there could be no other intellectual operation.

Men who cannot deceive others are very often successful at deceiving themselves.

Where there is no difficulty there is no praise.

Power is gradually stealing away from the many to the few, because the few are more vigilant and consistent.

Corneille is to Shakespeare as a clipped hedge is to a forest.