Our own distrust gives a fair pretence for the knavery of other people.

It is oftener by the estimation of our own feelings that we exaggerate the good qualities of others than by their merit, and when we praise them we wish to attract their praise.

Idleness is more an infirmity of the mind than of the body.

The moderation of men in the most exalted fortunes is a desire to be thought above those things that have raised them so high.

It is easy to be wise on behalf of others than to be so for ourselves.

We easily forget our faults when no one knows them but ourselves.

To know how to hide one's ability is great skill.