The most important of all revolutions, a revolution in sentiments, manners and moral opinions.Edmund Burke
If we only wanted to be happy, it would be easy; but we want to be happier than other people, and that is almost always difficult, since we think them happier than they are.Montesquieu
I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should appear like a fool but be wise.Montesquieu
Author: A fool who, not content with having bored those who have lived with him, insists on tormenting generations to come.Montesquieu
An author is a fool who, not content with boring those he lives with, insists on boring future generations.Montesquieu
I have read descriptions of Paradise that would make any sensible person stop wanting to go there.Montesquieu