We seldom praise anyone in good earnest, except such as admire us.

The daily employment of cunning marks a little mind, it generally happens that those who resort to it in one respect to protect themselves lay themselves open to attack in another.

It is with certain good qualities as with the senses; those who have them not can neither appreciate nor comprehend them in others.

Some reproaches praise; some praises reproach.

Politeness is a desire to be treated politely, and to be esteemed polite oneself.

Whilst weakness and timidity keep us to our duty, virtue has often all the honor.

Self-love is the greatest of all flatterers.