Reason shows us our duty; he who can make us love our duty is more powerful than reason itself.

Politeness has been defined to be artificial good-nature; but we may affirm, with much greater propriety, that good-nature is natural politeness.

The strong desire for success is the best indication that you can achieve success.

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

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

Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.

Gaiety is the soul's health; sadness is its poison.