In Growing Old, We Become More Foolish

A Man May Be Sharper Than Another, But Not Than All Others.

What Seems To Be Generosity Is Often No More Than Disguised Ambition, Which Overlooks A Small Interest In Order To Secure A Great One.

Gratitude, In Most Men, Is Only A Strong And Secret Hope Of Greater Favors.

It Is Sometimes Necessary To Play The Fool To Avoid Being Deceived By Cunning Men.

Our Enemies' Opinion Of Us Comes Closer To The Truth Than Our Own.