There Is An Excess Both In Happiness

We Exaggerate The Glory Of Some Men In Order To Detract From That Of Others.

A Man Often Believes Himself Leader When He Is Led; As His Mind Endeavors To Reach One Goal, His Heart Insensibly Drags Him Towards Another.

We Are Almost Always Bored By Just Those Whom We Must Not Find Boring.

Passion Often Makes Fools Of The Wisest Men And Gives The Silliest Wisdom.

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