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

Whatever ignominy or disgrace we have incurred, it is almost always in our power to reestablish our reputation.

Humility is often only feigned submission which people use to render others submissive. It is a subterfuge of pride which lowers itself in order to rise.

There is an excess both in happiness and misery above our power of sensation.

We would frequently be ashamed of our good deeds if people saw all of the motives that produced them.

The reason why lovers are never bored together is that they are always talking of themselves.

Eloquence resides as much in the tone of voice, in the eyes, and in the expression of the face, as in the choice of words.