What we take for high-mindedness is very often no other than ambition well disguised, that scorns means interests, only to pursuegreater.

For most men the love of justice is only the fear of suffering injustice.

Those that have had great passions esteem themselves for the rest of their lives fortunate and unfortunate in being cured of them.

Old people are fond of giving good advice; it consoles them for no longer being capable of setting a bad example.

A woman often thinks she regrets the lover, when she only regrets the love.

A man often believes himself leader when he is led; as his mind endeavors to reach one goal, his heart insensibly drags him towards another.

There are a great many men valued in society who have nothing to recommend them but serviceable vices.