There is a sort of gratification in doing good which makes us rejoice in ourselves.

If a man should importune me to give a reason why I loved him, I find it could no otherwise be expressed, than by making answer: because it was he, because it was I.

A man is not hurt so much by what happens, as by his opinion of what happens.

No-one is exempt from speaking nonsense – the only misfortune is to do it solemnly.

Our zeal works wonders, whenever it supports our inclination toward hatred, cruelty, ambition.

Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.

A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.