The Passions Often Engender Their Contraries.

There Is No Accident So Unfortunate But Wise Men Will Make Some Advantage Of It, Nor Any So Entirely Fortunate But Fools May Turn It To Their Own Prejudice.

The Vivacity That Augments With Years Is Not Far From Folly.

Ridicule Dishonours More Than Dishonour.

The Reason We Bitterly Hate Those Who Deceive Us Is Because They Think They Are Cleverer Than We Are.

The Clemency Of Princes Is Often But Policy To Win The Affections Of The People.