Bravery in simple soldiers is a dangerous trade, to which they have bound themselves to get their livelihood.
Good taste comes more from the judgment than from the mind.
There are reproaches which praise, and praises which defame.
Politeness is a desire to be treated politely, and to be esteemed polite oneself.
Self-love is more cunning than the most cunning man in the world.
It is not always for virtue's sake that women are virtuous.