Can princes born in palaces be sensible of the misery of those who dwell in cottages?

Affectation discovers sooner what one is than it makes known what one would fain appear to be.

The strong desire for success is the best indication that you can achieve success.

The earliest desire of succeeding is almost always a prognostic of success.

Nothing but religion is capable of changing pains into pleasures.

Reason shows us our duty; he who can make us love our duty is more powerful than reason itself.

Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.