To be vain of one's rank or place is to show that one is below it.

He who fears death dies every time he thinks of it.

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

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

The Word of God proves the truth of religion; the corruption of man, its necessity; government, its advantages.

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

Religion has nothing more to fear than not being sufficiently understood.