He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god."

Mothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own.

"A good style must have an air of novelty, at the same time concealing its art."

No one will dare maintain that it is better to do injustice than to bear it.

All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.