It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.

None deserve praise for being good who have not the spirit to be bad: goodness, for the most part, is nothing but indolence or weakness of will.

Listening well and answering well is one of the greatest perfections that can be obtained in conversation.

Jealousy contains more of self-love than of love.

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.

A weak mind is the only defect out of our power to mend.

We give nothing so freely as advice.