We often credit ourselves with vices the reverse of what we have, thus when weak we boast of our obstinacy.

The happiness and unhappiness of men depends as much on their ethics as on fortune.

We acknowledge our faults in order to repair by our sincerity the damage they have done us in the eyes of others.

Why can we remember the tiniest detail that has happened to us, and not remember how many times we have told it to the same person.

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

It is sometimes a point of as much cleverness to know to make good use of advice from others as to be able give good advice to oneself.

Sometimes there are accidents in our lives the skillful extrication from which demands a little folly.