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

Nothing is more contagious than example, and no man does any exceeding good or exceeding ill but it spawns new deeds of the same kind. The good we imitate through emulation, the ill through the malignity of our nature, which shame keeps locked up, but example sets free.

All women are flirts, but some are restrained by shyness, and others by sense.

The desire which urges us to deserve praise strengthens our good qualities, and praise given to wit, valour, and beauty, tends to increase them.

Eloquence resides as much in the tone of voice, in the eyes, and in the expression of the face, as in the choice of words.

Opportunity makes us known to others, but more to ourselves.

Humility is often a false front we employ to gain power over others.