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

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

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

How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old!

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

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

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