Truth does not do as much good in the world as its imitations do harm.

A man's wits are better employed in bearing up under the misfortunes that lie upon him at present than in foreseeing those that may come upon him hereafter.

Affected simplicity is a subtle imposture.

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

It is easy to be wise on behalf of others than to be so for ourselves.

The only good copies are those which make us see the absurdity of bad originals.

Some people displease with merit, and others' very faults and defects are pleasing.