In the presence of some people we inevitably depart From ourselves: we are inaccurate, we say things we do not feel, And talk nonsense. When we get home we are conscious that we Have made fools of ourselves. Never go near these people.

As great minds have the faculty of saying a great deal in a few words, so lesser minds have a talent of talking much, and saying nothing.

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

Spiritual health is no more stable than bodily; and though we may seem unaffected by the passions we are just as liable to be carried away by them as to fall ill when in good health.

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

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

We often brag that we are never bored with ourselves, and are so vain as never to think ourselves bad company.