That which occasions so many mistakes in the computations of men, when they expect return for favors, is that the giver's pride and the receiver's cannot agree upon the value of the kindness done.

Jealousy springs more from love of self than from love of another.

Love of glory, fear of shame, greed for fortune, the desire to make life agreeable and comfortable, and the wish to depreciate others - all of these are often the causes of the bravery that is spoken so highly of by men.

Whilst weakness and timidity keep us to our duty, virtue has often all the honor.

Self-interest makes some people blind, and others sharp-sighted.

We would frequently be ashamed of our good deeds if people saw all of the motives that produced them.

We rarely think people have good sense unless they agree with us.