The reason why so few people are agreeable in conversation is that each is thinking more about what he intends to say than others are saying.
When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.
Of all our faults, the one that we excuse most easily is idleness.
Sobriety is concern for one's health - or limited capacity.
Everyone praises his heart, none dare praise their understanding.
Humility is often only feigned submission which people use to render others submissive. It is a subterfuge of pride which lowers itself in order to rise.