Affected simplicity is a subtle imposture.

Men frequently do good only to give themselves opportunity of doing ill with impunity.

Cunning and treachery are the offspring of incapacity.

There are some faults which, when well managed, make a greater figure than virtue itself.

It is easier for a man to be thought fit for an employment that he has not, than for one he stands already possessed of, and is exercising.

In friendship as well as love, ignorance very often contributes more to our happiness than knowledge.

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