Self-love is more cunning than the most cunning man in the world.
Consolation for unhappiness can often be found in a certain satisfaction we get from looking unhappy.
Happiness is in the taste, and not in the things.
If we had no faults, we would not derive so much pleasure from noting those of other people.
Some people resemble ballads which are only sung for a certain time.
It is safer to do most men harm than to do them too much good.