Wit sometimes enables us to act rudely with impunity.
We seldom praise anyone in good earnest, except such as admire us.
Bravery in simple soldiers is a dangerous trade, to which they have bound themselves to get their livelihood.
If we never flattered ourselves we should have but scant pleasure.
What makes lovers never tire of one another is that they talk always about themselves.
Only the great can afford to have great defects.