It is the prerogative of great men only to have great defects.

We torment ourselves rather to make it appear that we are happy than to become so.

The constancy of the wise is only the art of keeping disquietude to one's self.

Jealousy is nothing more than a fear of abandonment

Humility is often a false front we employ to gain power over others.

There are some persons who only disgust with their abilities, there are persons who please even with their faults.

We seldom find any person of good sense, except those who share our opinions.