Nothing ought in reason to mortify our self-satisfaction more that the considering that we condemn at one time what we highly approve and commend at another.

In the human heart new passions are forever being born; the overthrow of one almost always means the rise of another.

We may say of agreeableness, as distinct from beauty, that it consists in a symmetry of which we know not the rules, and a secret conformity of the features to each other, as also to the air and complexion of the person.

It is a common fault never to be satisfied with our fortune, nor dissatisfied with our understanding.

Those who are themselves incapable of great crimes are ever backward to suspect others.

Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.

Jealousy is bred in doubts. When those doubts change into certainties, then the passion either ceases or turns absolute madness.