Self love is the instrument of our preservation.
Why, since we are always complaining of our ills, are we constantly employed in redoubling them?
The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us
A long dispute means both parties are wrong.
It is with books as with men: a very small number play a great part.
Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.