We are nearer loving those who hate us than those who love us more than we wish.
Jealousy is not love, but self-love.
Tricks and treachery are merely proofs of lack of skill.
People are often vain of their passions, even of the worst, but envy is a passion so timid and shame-faced that no one ever dare avow her.
Idleness is more an infirmity of the mind than of the body.
There are few people more convinced of their own genius than those who complain of how stupid they are.