Intrepidity is an extraordinary strength of soul, which raises it above the troubles, disorders and emotions which the sight of great perils can arouse in it; by this strength heroes maintain a calm aspect and preserve their reason and liberty in the most surprising and terrible accidents.

The extreme delight we experience in talking about ourselves should warn us that those who listen do not share it.

It is oftener by the estimation of our own feelings that we exaggerate the good qualities of others than by their merit, and when we praise them we wish to attract their praise.

The sure way to be cheated is to think one's self more cunning than others.

Jealousy springs more from love of self than from love of another.

We often select envenomed praise which, by a reaction upon those we praise, shows faults we could not have shown by other means.

Marriage is the only war in which you sleep with the enemy.