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

The man who leaves a woman best pleased with herself is the one whom she will soonest wish to see.

Those great and glorious actions that dazzle our eyes with their luster are represented by statesmen as the result of great wisdomand excellent design; whereas, in truth, they are commonly the effects of the humors and passions.

Generosity is the vanity of giving.

The greatest part of our faults are more excusable than the methods that are commonly taken to conceal them.

The most sure method of subjecting yourself to be deceived is to consider yourself more cunning than others.

Friendship is only a reciprocal conciliation of interests, and an exchange of good offices; it is a species of commerce out of which self-love always expects to gain something.