Affected Simplicity Is A Subtle Imposture.

It Is As Common For Tastes To Change As It Is Uncommon For Traits Of Character.

The Happiness And Unhappiness Of Men Depends As Much On Their Ethics As On Fortune.

It Is Not Always For Virtue's Sake That Women Are Virtuous.

We Can Be More Clever Than One, But Not More Clever Than All.

Our Wisdom Lies As Much At The Mercy Of Fortune As Our Possessions Do.