For one man who sincerely pities our misfortunes, there are a thousand who sincerely hates our successes.

Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her cradle, and discards her nurse.

Habit will reconcile us to everything but change.

Ennui has made more gamblers than avarice, more drunkards than thirst, and perhaps as many suicides as despair.