Pride, which inspires us with so much envy, is sometimes of use toward the moderating of it too.

Perfect behavior is born of complete indifference.

Whatever pretext we may give for our affections, often it is only interest and vanity which cause them.

We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.

Jealousy is not love, but self-love.

It is easier to deceive yourself, and to do so unperceived, than to deceive another.

There is such a thing as a general revolution which changes the taste of men as it changes the fortunes of the world.