Quarrels would not last long if the fault was only on one side.

There are few people more convinced of their own genius than those who complain of how stupid they are.

Our enemies' opinion of us comes closer to the truth than our own.

Esteem never makes ingrates.

Some disguised deceits counterfeit truth so perfectly that not to be taken in by them would be an error of judgment.

Avarice often produces opposite results: there are an infinite number of persons who sacrifice their property to doubtful and distant expectations; others mistake great future advantages for small present interests.

Envy is destroyed by true friendship, as coquetry by true love.