“The silly when received exclaim loudly; the fool complains; the honest man walks away and is silent.”

“Passion often makes a madman of the cleverest man, and renders the greatest fools clever.”

“Everyone complains of his memory, and no one complains of his judgment.”

“Few things are needed to make a wise man happy; nothing can make a fool content; that is why most men are miserable.”

“Some beautiful things are more impressive when left imperfect than when than when too highly finished”

“When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.”

“One cannot answer for his courage when he has never been in danger.”