Fancy Sets The Value On The Gifts

We Give Advice, We Do Not Inspire Conduct.

One Is Never Fortunate Or As Unfortunate As One Imagines.

It Is Only Persons Of Firmness That Can Have Real Gentleness. Those Who Appear Gentle Are, In General, Only A Weak Character, Which Easily Changes Into Asperity.

Avarice Often Produces Opposite Results: There Are An Infinite Number Of Persons Who Sacrifice Their Property To Doubtful And Distant Expectations; Others Mistake Great Future Advantages For Small Present Interests.

There Is A Sort Of Love Whose Very Excessiveness Prevents The Lover's Being Jealous.