We often forgive those who bore us, but we cannot forgive those whom we bore.

The desire which urges us to deserve praise strengthens our good qualities, and praise given to wit, valour, and beauty, tends to increase them.

We often brag that we are never bored with ourselves, and are so vain as never to think ourselves bad company.

We always get bored with those whom we bore.

The gratitude of most men is but a secret desire of receiving greater benefits.

If we did not have pride, we would not complain of it in others.

It is much better to learn to deal with the ills we have now than to speculate on those that may befall us.