Indolence, Languid As It Is, Often Masters

Jealousy Is In A Manner Just And Reasonable, As It Tends To Preserve A Good Which Belongs, Or Which We Believe Belongs To Us, On The Other Hand Envy Is A Fury Which Cannot Endure The Happiness Of Others.

It Is A Great Act Of Cleverness To Be Able To Conceal One's Being Clever.

No Man Can Love A Second Time The Person Whom He Has Once Truly Ceased To Love.

Everyone Takes Pleasure In Returning Small Obligations, Many People Acknowledge Moderate Ones; But There Are Only A Scarce Few Who Do Not Pay Great Ones With Ingratitude.

If Vanity Does Not Entirely Overthrow The Virtues, At Least It Makes Them All Totter.