Before We Passionately Desire A Thing, We

A Man Is Ridiculous Less Through The Characteristics He Has Than Through Those He Affects To Have.

The Fame Of Great Men Ought To Be Judged Always By Their Big, Fancy Names.

True Eloquence Consists In Saying All That Should Be Said, And That Only.

Considering How Little The Beginning Or The Ceasing To Love Is In Our Own Power, It Is Foolish And Unreasonable For The Lover Or His Mistress To Complain Of One Another's Inconstancy.

Before We Set Our Hearts Too Much Upon Anything, Let Us Examine How Happy They Are, Who Already Possess It.