In love the deceit generally outstrips the distrust.

It is as easy to unknowingly deceive yourself as it is to deceive others.

To praise great actions with sincerity may be said to be taking part in them.

It requires greater virtues to support good fortune than bad.

The name and pretense of virtue is as serviceable to self-interest as are real vices.

Women do not know all their powers of flirtation.

The moderation of people in prosperity is the effect of a smooth and composed temper, owing to the calm of their good fortune.