To speak highly of one with whom we are intimate is a species of egotism. Our modesty as well as our jealousy teaches us caution on this subject.
A life of action and danger moderates the dread of death.
No one ever approaches perfection except by stealth, and unknown to themselves.
Whatever interests is interesting.
Grace in women has more effect than beauty.
We can be said only to fulfil our destiny in the place that gave us birth. I should on this account like well enough to spend the whole of my life in travelling abroad, if I could anywhere borrow another life to spend afterwards at home!