The way of the world is to make laws, but follow custom.

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.

A wise man sees as much as he ought, not as much as he can.

No wind serves him who addresses his voyage to no certain port.

No wind favors him who has no destined port.

I know what I am fleeing from, but not what I am in search of.

There is no passion so contagious as that of fear.

There is little less trouble in governing a private family than a whole kingdom.

There is not much less vexation in the government of a private family than in the managing of an entire state.

An unattempted lady could not vaunt of her chastity.