Man only blames himself in order that he may be praised.

Our repentances are generally not so much a concern and remorse for the harm we have done, as a fear of the harm we may have brought upon ourselves.

Self-interest speaks all manner of tongues and plays all manner of parts, even that of disinterestedness.

There are few things we should keenly desire if we really knew what we wanted.

Avarice is more directly opposed to thrift than generosity is.

One is never fortunate or as unfortunate as one imagines.

Weakness of character is the only defect which cannot be amended.