Only the contemptible fear contempt.
If we judge love by most of its effects, it resembles rather hatred than affection.
Everyone praises his heart, none dare praise their understanding.
A readiness to believe ill of others, before we have duly examined it, is the effect of laziness and pride. We are eager to find aculprit, and loath to give ourselves the trouble of examining the crime.
He is safe who admits no one to his confidence.
Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue.