There are two things which Man cannot look at directly without flinching: the sun and death.

Silence is the best tactic for he who distrusts himself.

The pleasure of love is in loving; we are happier in the passion we feel than in what we inspire.

Humility is often a false front we employ to gain power over others.

It is worth nothing to be young without being beautiful, nor to be beautiful without being young.

If we did not flatter ourselves, the flattery of others could never harm us.

The person giving the advice returns the confidence placed in him with a disinterested eagerness... and he is usually guided only by his own interest or reputation.