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

Ridicule dishonours more than dishonour.

Hypocrisy is an homage that vice renders to virtue.

Consolation for unhappiness can often be found in a certain satisfaction we get from looking unhappy.

A man is perhaps ungrateful, but often less chargeable with ingratitude than his benefactor is.

We make promises to the extent that we hope-and keep them to the extent that we fear.

Avarice is more directly opposed to thrift than generosity is.