All men are equally proud. The only difference is that not all take the same methods of showing it.
The mind cannot long play the heart's role.
Honest people will respect us for our merit: the public, for our luck.
Nothing is rarer than true good nature; they who are reputed to have it are generally only pliant or weak.
Conceit causes more conversation than wit.
A wise man thinks it more advantageous not to join the battle than to win.