Magnanimity is sufficiently defined by its name, nevertheless one can say it is the good sense of pride, the most noble way of receiving praise.
Francois de La RochefoucauldWere we not proud ourselves, we should not complain of the pride of others.
Francois de La RochefoucauldWe often pride ourselves on even the most criminal passions, but envy is a timid and shamefaced passion we never dare to acknowledge.
Francois de La RochefoucauldSome men are like ballads, that are in everyone's mouth a little while.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld