We are better pleased to see those on whom we confer benefits than those from whom we receive them.

All men are equally proud. The only difference is that not all take the same methods of showing it.

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

There are some people who would never have fallen in love if they had not heard there was such a thing.

What we take for high-mindedness is very often no other than ambition well disguised, that scorns means interests, only to pursuegreater.

The sure mark of one born with noble qualities is being born without envy.

Decency is the least of all laws, but yet it is the law which is most strictly observed.