Necessity reconciles and brings men together; and this accidental connection afterward forms itself into laws.

No man divulges his revenue, or at least which way it comes in: but every one publishes his acquisitions.

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

Not being able to govern events, I govern myself, and apply myself to them, if they will not apply themselves to me.

Obstinacy and dogmatism are the surest signs of stupidity. Is there anything more confident, resolute, disdainful, grave and serious than an ass?

Obstinacy is the sister of constancy, at least in vigor and stability.

Oh, what a valiant faculty is hope, that in a mortal subject, and in a moment, makes nothing of usurping infinity, immensity, eternity, and of supplying its master's indigence, at its pleasure, with all things he can imagine or desire!

One may be humble out of pride.

One open way of speaking introduces another open way of speaking, and draws out discoveries, like wine and love.

One should always have one’s boots on, and be ready to leave.