The boldest stroke and best act of friendship is not to disclose our own failings to a friend, but to show him his own.

It is as commendable to think well of oneself when alone, as it is ridiculous to speak well of oneself among others.

Fortune mends more faults in us than ever reason would be able to do.

A clever man should handle his interests so that each will fall in suitable order of their value.

Whilst weakness and timidity keep us to our duty, virtue has often all the honor.

Youth changes its tastes by the warmth of its blood; age retains its tastes by habit.

There are but very few men clever enough to know all the mischief they do.