Every one complains of a poor memory, no one of a weak judgment.

Happiness is in the taste, and not in the things themselves; we are happy from possessing what we like, not from possessing what others like.

Self-love is more cunning than the most cunning man in the world.

Gallantry of mind consists in saying flattering things in an agreeable manner.

The reason we do not let our friends see the very bottom of our hearts is not so much distrust of them as distrust of ourselves.

One honor won is a surety for more.

In order to succeed in the world people do their upmost to appear successful.