We are much mistaken if we think that men are always brave from a principle of valor, or women chaste from a principle of modesty.

More men are guilty of treason through weakness than any studied design to betray.

Humility is the worst form of conceit.

Narrowness of mind is often the cause of obstinacy; we do not easily believe beyond what we see.

Nothing is given so profusely as advice.

The esteem of good men is the reward of our worth, but the reputation of the world in general is the gift of our fate.

We often persuade ourselves to love people who are more powerful than we are, yet interest alone produces our friendship; we do not give our hearts away for the good we wish to do, but for that we expect to receive.