Before We Passionately Desire A Thing, We

Folly Pursues Us At All Periods Of Our Lives. If Someone Seems Wise It Is Only Because His Follies Are Proportionate To His Age And Fortune.

Our Enemies Come Nearer The Truth In The Opinions They Form Of Us Than We Do In Our Opinion Of Ourselves.

We Are Very Far From Always Knowing Our Own Wishes.

Moderation In People Who Are Contented Comes From That Calm That Good Fortune Lends To Their Spirit.

Avarice Is More Directly Opposed To Thrift Than Generosity Is.