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

It is as commendable to think well of oneself when alone, as it is ridiculous to speak well of oneself among others.

Nothing prevents one from appearing natural as the desire to appear natural.

If it requires great tact to speak to the purpose, it requires no less to know when to be silent.

We get so much in the habit of wearing disguises before others that we finally appear disguised before ourselves.

Simplicity is a delicate imposition.

Funeral pomp is more for the vanity of the living than for the honor of the dead.