When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.

There are fine things that are more brilliant when they are unfinished than when finished too much.

In order to succeed in the world people do their upmost to appear successful.

Minds of moderate caliber ordinarily condemn everthing which is beyond their range.

Moderation is like sobriety: you would like to have some more, but are afraid of making yourself ill.

Some weak people are so sensible of their weakness as to be able to make a good use of it.

True bravery is shown by performing without witness what one might be capable of doing before all the world.