In love we often doubt what we most believe.

Gratitude, in most men, is only a strong and secret hope of greater favors.

The moderation of men in the most exalted fortunes is a desire to be thought above those things that have raised them so high.

We rarely think people have good sense unless they agree with us.

The name and pretense of virtue is as serviceable to self-interest as are real vices.

Truth does not do as much good in the world as its imitations do harm.

Though nature be ever so generous, yet can she not make a hero alone. Fortune must contribute her part too; and till both concur, the work cannot be perfected.