“Absence diminishes little passions and increases great ones just as the wind blows out a candle and fans a fire.”

“We promise according to our hopes and perform according to our fears.”

“We always love those who admire us and we do not always love those whom we admire.”

“Old men are fond of giving good advice to console themselves for being no longer in a position to give bad examples.”

“We give advice but we do not inspire conduct.”

“Few people know how to be old.”

“A light heart lives long.”

“Man unlike the animal has never learned that the sole purpose of life is to enjoy it.”

“Life's better when it's fun. Boy that's deep isn't it?”