“Il n'est si homme de bien, qu'il mette à l'examen des loix toutes ses actions et pensées, qui ne soit pendable dix fois en sa vie. (There is no man so good that if he placed all his actions and thoughts under the scrutiny of the laws, he would not deserve hanging ten times in his life.)”
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“Benevolence is often very peremptory.”
“The greatest melancholy is created by failing to initiate the change of discontent.”
“Kindness is still the best antidote.”
“Non-attachment grounded in faith allows good to return to you.”