The modest man has everything to gain, and the arrogant man everything to lose; for modesty has always to deal with generosity, and arrogance with envy.

It is, no doubt, an immense advantage to have done nothing, but one should not abuse it.

What isn’t clear, isn’t French.

Very nice couplet, although there are dull stretches.

The subtle sauce of malice is often indulged in by maidens of uncertain age, over their tea.

The mischief of children is seldom actuated by malice; that of grown-up people always is.

Of every ten persons who talk about you, nine will say something bad, and the tenth will say something good in a bad way.