We seldom find any person of good sense, except those who share our opinions.

It is as easy to unknowingly deceive yourself as it is to deceive others.

Absence cools moderate passions, and inflames violent ones; just as the wind blows out candles, but kindles fires.

Some people displease with merit, and others' very faults and defects are pleasing.

The praise we give to new comers into the world arises from the envy we bear to those who are established.

We should often feel ashamed of our best actions if the world could see all the motives which produced them.

Whatever ignominy or disgrace we have incurred, it is almost always in our power to reestablish our reputation.