If one judges love according to the greatest part of the effects it produces, it would appear to resemble rather hatred than kindness.

In love deceit nearly always goes further than mistrust.

We think very few people sensible, except those who are of our opinion.

Politeness is a desire to be treated politely, and to be esteemed polite oneself.

Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue.

If one judges love by the majority of its effects, it is more like hatred than like friendship.

Fancy sets the value on the gifts of fortune.