There are some people upon whom their very faults and failings sit gracefully; and there are others whose very excellencies and accomplishments do not become them.

Not all those who know their minds know their hearts as well.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

We often pride ourselves on even the most criminal passions, but envy is a timid and shamefaced passion we never dare to acknowledge.

There is no disguise which can hide love for long where it exists, or simulate it where it does not.

Criticism sometimes is really praise, and praise sometimes slander.

We always love those who admire us, but we do not always love those whom we admire.