It is as commendable to think well of oneself when alone, as it is ridiculous to speak well of oneself among others.

Nothing is rarer than true good nature; they who are reputed to have it are generally only pliant or weak.

Politeness of the mind is to have delicate thoughts

Truth does not do as much good in the world as its imitations do harm.

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

A man of understanding finds less difficulty in submitting to a wrong-headed fellow, than in attempting to set him right.

The man that thinks he loves his mistress for her own sake is mightily mistaken.