We have no patience with other people's vanity because it is offensive to our own.
People are more slanderous from vanity than from malice.
Politeness of the mind is to have delicate thoughts
Humility is often a false front we employ to gain power over others.
The intellect of the generality of women serves more to fortify their folly than their reason.
True friendship destroys envy, and true love destroys coquetterie.