Now is not the time for making new enemies.
The infinitely little have a pride infinitely great.
Man is free at the instant he wants to be.
It is not enough to be exceptionally mad, licentious and fanatical in order to win a great reputation; it is still necessary to arrive on the scene at the right time.
Truth is a fruit that can only be picked when it is very ripe.
Fools admire everything in an author of reputation.