The old begin to complain of the conduct of the young when they themselves are no longer able to set a bad example.

The largest ambition has the least appearance of ambition when it meets with an absolute impossibility in compassing its object.

The reason why lovers are never bored together is that they are always talking of themselves.

Nothing is given so profusely as advice.

Self-love, as it happens to be well or ill conducted, constitutes virtue and vice.

Tricks and treachery are merely proofs of lack of skill.

Ridicule dishonors a man more than dishonor does.