Nothing is so capable of diminishing self-love as the observation that we disapprove at one time what we approve at another.

Quarrels would not last long if the fault was only on one side.

A wise man should order his interests, and set them all in their proper places. This order is often troubled by greed, which putsus upon pursuing so many things at once that, in eagerness for matters of less consideration, we grasp at trifles, and let go things of greater value.

There is many a virtuous woman weary of her trade.

Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.

We often are consoled by our want of reason for misfortunes that reason could not have comforted.

We say little, when vanity does not make us speak.