The esteem of good men is the reward of our worth, but the reputation of the world in general is the gift of our fate.

Moderation is an ostentatious proof of our strength of character.

The prospect of being pleased tomorrow will never console me for the boredom of today.

Esteem never makes ingrates.

When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.

However much we may distrust men's sincerity, we always believe they speak to us more sincerely than to others.

Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue.