For most men the love of justice is only the fear of suffering injustice.

Humility is the altar upon which God wishes that we should offer Him His sacrifices.

Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.

We speak little if not egged on by vanity.

The most ingenious men continually pretend to condemn tricking--but this is often done that they may use it more conveniently themselves, when some great occasion or interest offers itself to them.

Many young persons believe themselves natural when they are only impolite and coarse.

We should not be upset that others hide the truth from us, when we hide it so often from ourselves.