Jealousy Is Not Love, But Self-love.

Were We Perfectly Acquainted With The Object, We Should Never Passionately Desire It.

There Is Only One Kind Of Love, But There Are A Thousand Imitations.

On Why I Don't Trust Democracy Without Extremely Powerful Systems Of Accountability And Recall What Seems To Be Generosity Is Often Only Disguised Ambition - Which Despises Small Interests To Gain Great Ones.

Self-interest Makes Some People Blind, And Others Sharp-sighted.

We Should Manage Our Fortune As We Do Our Health - Enjoy It When Good, Be Patient When It Is Bad, And Never Apply Violent Remedies Except In An Extreme Necessity