The Most Brilliant Fortunes Are Often Not

There Is A Kind Of Elevation Which Does Not Depend On Fortune; It Is A Certain Air Which Distinguishes Us, And Seems To Destine Us For Great Things; It Is A Price Which We Imperceptibly Set Upon Ourselves.

Weakness Of Character Is The Only Defect Which Cannot Be Amended.

Nothing Prevents One From Appearing Natural As The Desire To Appear Natural.

Few Know How To Be Old.

The Applause We Give Those Who Are New To Society Often Proceeds From A Secret Envying Of Those Already Established.