Nothing should lessen our satisfaction with ourselves as much as when we notice that we disapprove of something at one time that we approve of at another time.

Weak people cannot be sincere.

A man's worth has its season, like fruit.

He who imagines he can do without the world deceives himself much; but he who fancies the world cannot do without him is still more mistaken.

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

We are easily comforted for the misfortunes of our friends, when those misfortunes give us an occasion of expressing our affection and solicitude.

Consolation for unhappiness can often be found in a certain satisfaction we get from looking unhappy.