Indolence And Stupidity Are First Cousins.

Familiarity Is The Root Of The Closest Friendships, As Well As The Interests Hatreds.

There Are Men Who Gain From Their Wealth Only The Fear Of Losing It.

It Is, No Doubt, An Immense Advantage To Have Done Nothing, But One Should Not Abuse It.

Obtuseness Is Sometimes A Virtue.

The Most Civilized People Are As Near To Barbarism As The Most Polished Steel Is To Rust. Nations, Like Metals, Have Only A Superficial Brilliancy.