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

Men frequently do good only to give themselves opportunity of doing ill with impunity.

It is not enough to have great qualities; We should also have the management of them.

The vivacity that augments with years is not far from folly.

There are few people who would not be ashamed of being loved when they love no longer.

We pardon to the extent that we love.

Were we faultless, we would not derive such satisfaction from remarking the faults of others.