We own up to minor failings, but only so as to convince others that we have no major ones.

To establish oneself in the world, one does all one can to seem established there already.

The only good imitations are those that poke fun at bad originals.

We do not wish ardently for what we desire only through reason.

We come altogether fresh and raw into the several stages of life, and often find ourselves without experience, despite our years.

Female gossips are generally actuated by active ignorance.

A clever man should handle his interests so that each will fall in suitable order of their value.