The intention of never deceiving often exposes us to deception.

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.

To think to be wise alone is a very great folly.

Decency is the least of all laws, but yet it is the law which is most strictly observed.

When we exaggerate our friends' tenderness towards us, it is often less from gratitude than from a desire to exhibit our own virtue.

Pride indemnifies itself and loses nothing even when it casts away vanity.

There is great skill in knowing how to conceal one's skill.