The most effectual way to be deceived is to believe oneself more cunning than one's neighbors.
To establish ourselves in the world, we have to do all we can to appear established. To succeed in the world, we do everything we can to appear successful.
Wisdom is the mind what health is to the body.
Youth is a continual intoxication; it is the fever of reason.
The only security is courage.
Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.