Avarice is more opposite to economy than liberality.

Avarice often produces opposite results: there are an infinite number of persons who sacrifice their property to doubtful and distant expectations; others mistake great future advantages for small present interests.

Criticism sometimes is really praise, and praise sometimes slander.

There are very few people who are not ashamed of having been in love when they no longer love each other.

Perfect courage and utter cowardice are two extremes which rarely occur.

If we never flattered ourselves we should have but scant pleasure.

Listening well and answering well is one of the greatest perfections that can be obtained in conversation.