As one grows older, one becomes wiser and more foolish.

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The passions are the only orators which always persuade.

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The virtues and vices are all put in motion by interest.

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One is never fortunate or as unfortunate as one imagines.

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Innocence does not find near so much protection as guilt.

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We are all strong enough to bear other men's misfortunes.

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It's the height of folly to want to be the only wise one.

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The word virtue is as useful to self-interest as the vices.

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It is easier to know men in general, than men in particular.

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Many men are contemptuous of riches; few can give them away.

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