Politeness of the mind is to have delicate thoughts

The desire of talking of ourselves, and showing those faults we do not mind having seen, makes up a good part of our sincerity.

Everyone complains of his memory, and nobody complains of his judgment.

There are some who never would have loved if they never had heard it spoken of.

Being a blockhead is sometimes the best security against being cheated by a man of wit.

Old age is a tyrant, who forbids, under pain of death, the pleasures of youth.

We are all strong enough to bear other men's misfortunes.