What makes lovers never tire of one another is that they talk always about themselves.

Indolence, languid as it is, often masters both passions and virtues.

We do not praise others, ordinarily, but in order to be praised ourselves.

It is a great act of cleverness to be able to conceal one's being clever.

It is with certain good qualities as with the senses; those who have them not can neither appreciate nor comprehend them in others.

They that apply themselves to trifling matters commonly become incapable of great ones.

Silence is the best tactic for he who distrusts himself.