I am indeed rich, since my income is superior to my expenses, and my expense is equal to my wishes.
From Edward Gibbon
We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must be contest, and we must win.
The laws of probability, so true in general, so fallacious in particular.
Our work is the presentation of our capabilities.
I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect.
Beauty is an outward gift which is seldom despised, except by those to whom it has been refused.
The various modes of worship which prevailed in the Roman world were all considered by the people as equally true; by the philosopher as equally false; and by the magistrate as equally useful.
I was never less alone than when by myself.
Their poverty secured their freedom, since our desires and our possessions are the strongest fetters of despotism.
Hope, the best comfort of our imperfect condition.
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