If we resist our passions, it is more due to their weakness than our strength.

The confidence which we have in ourselves gives birth to much of that which we have in others.

To establish oneself in the world one has to do all one can to appear established.

We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.

Hope is the last thing that dies in man.

Our envy always lasts longer than the happiness of those we envy.