There is nothing men are so generous of as advice.

The generality of virtuous women are like hidden treasures, they are safe only because nobody has sought after them.

Some beautiful things are more dazzling when they are still imperfect than when they have been too perfectly crafted.

Politeness of the mind is to have delicate thoughts

It is as commendable to think well of oneself when alone, as it is ridiculous to speak well of oneself among others.

There are but very few men clever enough to know all the mischief they do.

The judgments our enemies make about us come nearer to the truth than those we make about ourselves.