Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.

Nothing is so contagious as example; never was there any considerable good or ill done that does not produce its like. We imitate good actions through emulation, and had ones through a malignity in our nature, which shame conceals, and example sets at liberty.

Folly pursues us at all periods of our lives. If someone seems wise it is only because his follies are proportionate to his age and fortune.

The only good imitations are those that poke fun at bad originals.

Gallantry of mind consists in saying flattering things in an agreeable manner.

The daily employment of cunning marks a little mind, it generally happens that those who resort to it in one respect to protect themselves lay themselves open to attack in another.

We may give advice, but not the sense to use it.