When we enlarge upon the affection our friends have for us, this is very often not so much out of a sense of gratitude as from a desire to persuade people of our own great worth, that can deserve so much kindness.

We like to read others but we do not like to be read.

Jealousy is not love, but self-love.

A man is ridiculous less through the characteristics he has than through those he affects to have.

There are few virtuous women who are not bored with their trade.

Heat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while.

People that are conceited of their own merit take pride in being unfortunate, that themselves and others may think them considerable enough to be the envy and the mark of fortune.