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.

Affected simplicity is a subtle imposture.

Good advice is something a man gives when he is too old to set a bad example.

The sure way to be cheated is to think one's self more cunning than others.

There are few virtuous women who are not bored with their trade.

Before strongly desiring anything, we should look carefully into the happiness of its present owner.

As it is the mark of great minds to say many things in a few words, so it is that of little minds to use many words to say nothing.