Silence is the best security to the man who distrusts himself.

If we never flattered ourselves we should have but scant pleasure.

What renders us so changeable in our friendship is, that it is difficult to know the qualities of the soul, but easy to know those of the mind.

It is most difficult to speak when we are ashamed of being silent.

People that are conceited of their own merit take pride in being unfortunate, that themselves and others may think them considerable enough to be the envy and the mark of fortune.

We seldom praise anyone in good earnest, except such as admire us.

Silence is the safest policy if you are unsure of yourself.