He that would be a great man must learn to turn every accident to some advantage.
Usually we praise only to be praised.
It is as proper to have pride in oneself as it ridiculous to show it to others.
Most people judge men by their success or their good fortune.
Those only are despicable who fear to be despised.
Generally speaking, we would make a good bargain by renouncing all the good that people say of us, upon condition they would say no ill.