Gaiety is the soul's health; sadness is its poison.
To believe with certainty, we must begin with doubting.
Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.
Affectation discovers sooner what one is than it makes known what one would fain appear to be.
None are rash when they are not seen by anybody.
We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.