We should scarcely desire things ardently if we were perfectly acquainted with what we desire.

The accent of a man's native country remains in his mind and his heart, as it does in his speech.

When our hatred is violent, it sinks us even beneath those we hate.

In love deceit nearly always goes further than mistrust.

It is easier to know men in general, than men in particular.

The exceeding delight we take in talking about ourselves should give us cause to fear that we are giving but very little pleasureto our listeners.

We are almost always wearied in the company of persons with whom we are not permitted to be weary.