Flattery is a kind of bad money, to which our vanity gives us currency.

People would never fall in love if they hadn't heard love talked about.

Ridicule dishonors a man more than dishonor does.

Most people judge men by their success or their good fortune.

It is as common for tastes to change as it is uncommon for traits of character.

We rarely ever perceive others as being sensible, except for those who agree with us.

The happiness and unhappiness of men depends as much on their ethics as on fortune.