It is a common fault never to be satisfied with our fortune, nor dissatisfied with our understanding.

Fancy sets the value on the gifts of fortune.

It is as easy to deceive one's self without perceiving it, as it is difficult to deceive others without their finding out.

Behind many acts that are thought ridiculous there lie wise and weighty motives.

Simplicity is a delicate imposition.

Were we faultless, we would not derive such satisfaction from remarking the faults of others.

Propriety is the least of all laws, and the most observed.