Self-interest speaks all manner of tongues and plays all manner of parts, even that of disinterestedness.

The greatest miracle of love is the cure of coquetry.

We think very few people sensible, except those who are of our opinion.

Nothing prevents one from appearing natural as the desire to appear natural.

It is not expedient or wise to examine our friends too closely; few persons are raised in our esteem by a close examination.

Our minds are lazier than our bodies.

We may give advice, but not the sense to use it.