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

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

A man often believes himself leader when he is led; as his mind endeavors to reach one goal, his heart insensibly drags him towards another.

There is a sort of love whose very excessiveness prevents the lover's being jealous.

Many young persons believe themselves natural when they are only impolite and coarse.

The height of ability in the least able consists in knowing how to submit to the good leadership of others.

If one acts rightly and honestly, it is difficult to decide whether it is the effect of integrity or skill.