The Desire Of Appearing Clever Often Prevents

Organize One's Values In The Order Of Their Worth

To Praise Princes For Virtues They Do Not Possess Is To Insult Them Without Fear Of Consequences.

Men's Happiness And Misery Depends Altogether As Much Upon Their Own Humor As It Does Upon Fortune.

Some Counterfeits Reproduce So Very Well The Truth That It Would Be A Flaw Of Judgment Not To Be Deceived By Them.

We All Have Enough Strength To Endure The Misfortunes Of Others.