The intention of never deceiving often exposes us to deception.

Were we not proud ourselves, we should not complain of the pride of others.

The caprice of our temper is even more whimsical than that of Fortune.

Whatever distrust we may have of the sincerity of those who converse with us, we always believe they will tell us more truth than they do to others.

We cannot possibly imagine the variety of contradictions in every heart.

We are better pleased to see those on whom we confer benefits than those from whom we receive them.

It is easier to fall in love when you are out of it than to get out of it when you are in.