Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.

Weakness is more opposed to virtue than is vice.

Being a blockhead is sometimes the best security against being cheated by a man of wit.

The great interests of man: air and light, the joy of having a body, the voluptuousness of looking.

Humility is often a false front we employ to gain power over others.

The prospect of being pleased tomorrow will never console me for the boredom of today.

Some men are like ballads, that are in everyone's mouth a little while.