We exaggerate the glory of some men in order to detract from that of others.

If we did not have pride, we would not complain of it in others.

Some counterfeits reproduce so very well the truth that it would be a flaw of judgment not to be deceived by them.

The passions often engender their contraries.

Pride indemnifies itself and loses nothing even when it casts away vanity.

A small degree of wit, accompanied by good sense, is less tiresome in the long run than a great amount of wit without it.

The heart is forever making the head its fool.