There are reproaches which praise, and praises which defame.

Our enemies' opinion of us comes closer to the truth than our own.

Some counterfeits reproduce so very well the truth that it would be a flaw of judgment not to be deceived by them.

There are some faults which, when well managed, make a greater figure than virtue itself.

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

It is not expedient or wise to examine our friends too closely; few persons are raised in our esteem by a close examination.

Jealousy is always born with love, but does not die with it. In jealousy there is more of self-love than of love to another.