The First Lover Is Kept A Long

Praise Is Flattery, Artful, Hidden, Delicate, Which Gratifies Differently Him Who Praises And Him Who Is Praised. The One Takes It As The Reward Of Merit, The Other Bestows It To Show His Impartiality And Knowledge.

A Wise Man Thinks It More Advantageous Not To Join The Battle Than To Win.

Not All Who Discharge Their Debts Of Gratitude Should Flatter Themselves That They Are Grateful.

The Only Thing That Should Surprise Us Is That There Are Still Some Things That Can Surprise Us.

Only Strong Natures Can Really Be Sweet Ones; Those That Seem Sweet Are In General Only Weak, And May Easily Turn Sour.