"The prudent man does himself good; the..." - Quote by Voltaire

“We cannot always oblige; but we can always speak obligingly.”

“One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and in fewer words than prose.”

“Originality is nothing but judicious plagiarism.”

“A heart set on love will do no wrong.”

“Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.”

“One is punished best for one's virtues.”

“A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.”

“The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.”

“The better part of valor is discretion, in the which better part I have saved my life.”