However much we may distrust men's sincerity, we always believe they speak to us more sincerely than to others.
Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.
There is at least as much eloquence in the voice, eyes, and air of a speaker as in his choice of words.
We have not enough strength to follow all our reason.
It is easier to know men in general, than men in particular.
Nothing is so capable of diminishing self-love as the observation that we disapprove at one time what we approve at another.