There is no better proof of a man's being truly good than his desiring to be constantly under the observation of good men.

In the human heart there is a ceaseless birth of passions, so that the destruction of one is almost always the establishment of another.

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

There are heroes in evil as well as in good.

Nothing is given so profusely as advice.

Women do not know all their powers of flirtation.

Avarice often produces opposite results: there are an infinite number of persons who sacrifice their property to doubtful and distant expectations; others mistake great future advantages for small present interests.