It is as proper to have pride in oneself as it ridiculous to show it to others.

Selfishness is the grand moving principle of nine-tenths of our actions.

Women know not the whole of their coquetry.

Before strongly desiring anything, we should look carefully into the happiness of its present owner.

The virtues and vices are all put in motion by interest.

All men are equally proud. The only difference is that not all take the same methods of showing it.

He who lives without folly isn't so wise as he thinks.