One forgives to the degree that one loves.

What is called liberality is often merely the vanity of giving.

There are people who in spite of their merit disgust us and others who please us in spite of their faults.

For most men the love of justice is only the fear of suffering injustice.

Heat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while.

Gratitude is merely the secret hope of further favors.

Generosity is the vanity of giving.