Sincerity is a certain openness of heart. It is to be found in very few, and what we commonly look upon to be so is only a cunningsort of dissimulation, to insinuate ourselves into the confidence of others.

Jealousy is nothing more than a fear of abandonment

There is such a thing as a general revolution which changes the taste of men as it changes the fortunes of the world.

Those who most obstinately oppose the most widely-held opinions more often do so because of pride than lack of intelligence. They find the best places in the right set already taken, and they do not want back seats.

Jealousy is not love, but self-love.

The courage of a great many men, and the virtue of a great many women, are the effect of vanity, shame, and especially a suitabletemperament.

What we cut off from our other faults is very often but so much added to our pride.