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

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

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

Have the courage to face a difficulty lest it kick you harder than you bargain for.

Genius speaks only to genius.

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

It is hardly possible to suspect another without having in one's self the seeds of baseness the party is accused of.