There is no accident so unfortunate but wise men will make some advantage of it, nor any so entirely fortunate but fools may turn it to their own prejudice.

It is a species of coquetry to make a parade of never practising it.

Flattery is a counterfeit money which, but for vanity, would have no circulation.

There are fine things that are more brilliant when they are unfinished than when finished too much.

Man only blames himself in order that he may be praised.

We acknowledge our faults in order to repair by our sincerity the damage they have done us in the eyes of others.

There are few good women who do not tire of their role.