Where religion speaks, reason has only a right to hear.

I know no real worth but that tranquil firmness which seeks dangers by duty, and braves them without rashness.

To make good use of life, one should have in youth the experience of advanced years, and in old age the vigor of youth.

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

There are few persons of greater worth than their reputation; but how many are there whose worth is far short of their reputation!

When the truth offends no one it should come from our lips as naturally as the air we breathe.

It is having in some measure a sort of wit to know how to use the wit of others.