We say little, when vanity does not make us speak.
Avarice often produces opposite results: there are an infinite number of persons who sacrifice their property to doubtful and distant expectations; others mistake great future advantages for small present interests.
We often bore others when we think we cannot possibly bore them.
Jealousy is not love, but self-love.
We always like those who admire us.
Some men are like ballads, that are in everyone's mouth a little while.