Our repentances are generally not so much a concern and remorse for the harm we have done, as a fear of the harm we may have brought upon ourselves.

The pleasure of love is in the loving; and there is more joy in the passion one feels than in that which one inspires.

Ridicule dishonours more than dishonour.

Generally speaking, we would make a good bargain by renouncing all the good that people say of us, upon condition they would say no ill.

Some weak people are so sensible of their weakness as to be able to make a good use of it.

Raillery is more insupportable than wrong; because we have a right to resent injuries, but are ridiculous in being angry at a jest.

We only acknowledge small faults in order to make it appear that we are free from great ones.