The extreme delight we experience in talking about ourselves should warn us that those who listen do not share it.

There are few virtuous women who are not bored with their trade.

Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.

We are easily comforted for the misfortunes of our friends, when those misfortunes give us an occasion of expressing our affection and solicitude.

We frequently do good in order to enable us to do evil later with impunity exemption of punishment.

If one acts rightly and honestly, it is difficult to decide whether it is the effect of integrity or skill.

We seldom praise anyone in good earnest, except such as admire us.