The instability of our tastes is the occasion of the irregularity of our lives.

In all sorts of government man is made to believe himself free, and to be in chains.

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

I believe, indeed, that it is more laudable to suffer great misfortunes than to do great things.

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

The instability of our tastes is the occasion of the irregularity of our lives.

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