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

As great minds have the faculty of saying a great deal in a few words, so lesser minds have a talent of talking much, and saying nothing.

There are reproaches which praise, and praises which defame.

The height of ability in the least able consists in knowing how to submit to the good leadership of others.

There are some good marriages, but practically no delightful ones.

We think very few people sensible, except those who are of our opinion.

We easily forget our faults when no one knows them but ourselves.