Eminence Without Merit Earns Deference Without Esteem.

His Passions Make Man Live, His Wisdom Merely Makes Him Last.

Intelligent People Make Many Mistakes Because They Cannot Believe The World Is Really As Foolish As It Is.

Wicked People Sometimes Perform Good Actions. I Suppose They Wish To See If This Gives As Great A Feeling Of Pleasure As The Virtuous Claim For It.

Anyone Whose Needs Are Small Seems Threatening To The Rich, Because He's Always Ready To Escape Their Control.

The Sunset Glow Of Self-possession.