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

Neither the sun nor death can be looked at steadily.

Το know how to profit by good advice, requires nearly as much ability as to know how to act for one'self.

Gallantry of mind consists in saying flattering things in an agreeable manner.

Mediocre minds usually dismiss anything which reaches beyond their own understanding.

We always like those who admire us.

No man deserves to be praised for his goodness, who has it not in his power to be wicked. Goodness without that power is generally nothing more than sloth, or an impotence of will.