That man, we may be sure, is a person of true worth, whom those who envy him most are yet forced to praise.

Whatever discoveries we may have made in the regions of self-love, there still remain many unknown lands.

The art of putting into play mediocre qualities often begets more reputation than is achieved by true merit.

There are some bad qualities which make great talents.

The sure way to be cheated is to think one's self more cunning than others.

Narrow minds think nothing right that is above their own capacity.

When the soul is ruffled by the remains of one passion, it is more disposed to entertain a new one than when it is entirely curedand at rest from all.