Some like to understand what they believe in. Others like to believe in what they understand.

- Stanisław I Leszczyński

The strong desire for success is the best indication that you can achieve success.

- Stanisław I Leszczyński

He who fears death dies every time he thinks of it.

- Stanisław I Leszczyński

A well-read fool is the most pestilent of blockheads; his learning is a flail which he knows not how to handle, and with which he breaks his neighbor…

- Stanisław I Leszczyński

To make good use of life, one should have in youth the experience of advanced years, and in old age the vigor of youth.

- Stanisław I Leszczyński

How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old!

- Stanisław I Leszczyński

Have the courage to face a difficulty lest it kick you harder than you bargain for.

- Stanisław I Leszczyński

Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge.

- Stanisław I Leszczyński

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

- Stanisław I Leszczyński