Narrow minds think nothing right that is above their own capacity.

In all aspects of life, we take on a part and an appearance to seem to be what we wish to be--and thus the world is merely composed of actors.

If there be a love pure and free from the admixture of our other passions, it is that which lies hidden in the bottom of our heart, and which we know not ourselves.

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 more defects in temperament than in the mind.

Second-rate minds usually condemn everything beyond their grasp.

To praise princes for virtues they do not possess is to insult them without fear of consequences.