It is almost always a fault of one who loves not to realize when he ceases to be loved.

The sure way to be cheated is to think one's self more cunning than others.

Heat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while.

We acknowledge our faults in order to repair by our sincerity the damage they have done us in the eyes of others.

We always like those who admire us.

The best way to rise in society is to use all possible means of persuading people that one has already risen in society.

Too great cleverness is but deceptive delicacy, true delicacy is the most substantial cleverness.