Smallness Of Mind Is The Cause Of

The Courage Of A Great Many Men, And The Virtue Of A Great Many Women, Are The Effect Of Vanity, Shame, And Especially A Suitabletemperament.

Men Frequently Do Good Only To Give Themselves Opportunity Of Doing Ill With Impunity.

Moderation Is The Feebleness And Sloth Of The Soul, Whereas Ambition Is The Warmth And Activity Of It.

People That Are Conceited Of Their Own Merit Take Pride In Being Unfortunate, That Themselves And Others May Think Them Considerable Enough To Be The Envy And The Mark Of Fortune.

It Is Not Always From Valor Or From Chastity That Men Are Brave, And Women Chaste.