The hunger for applause is the source for all conscious literature and heroism

If one acts rightly and honestly, it is difficult to decide whether it is the effect of integrity or skill.

When our vices desert us, we flatter ourselves that we are deserting our vices.

Moderation resembles temperance. We are not so unwilling to eat more, as afraid of doing ourselves harm by it.

We would rather speak ill of ourselves than not talk about ourselves at all.

Sobriety is love of health, or inability to eat much.

Avarice is more opposite to economy than liberality.