Men and things have each their proper perspective; to judge rightly of some it is necessary to see them near, of others we can never judge rightly but at a distance.

Sobriety is concern for one's health - or limited capacity.

Sometimes we lose friends for whose loss our regret is greater than our grief, and others for whom our grief is greater than our regret.

Whatever pretended causes we may blame our afflictions upon, it is often nothing but self-interest and vanity that produce them.

When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.

It is a species of coquetry to make a parade of never practising it.

In love deceit almost always outstrips distrust.