Whatever distrust we may have of the sincerity of those who converse with us, we always believe they will tell us more truth than they do to others.

Our aversion to lying is commonly a secret ambition to make what we say considerable, and have every word received with a religious respect.

The intention of never deceiving often exposes us to deception.

If we never flattered ourselves we should have but scant pleasure.

There are few people who would not be ashamed of being loved when they love no longer.

The good or the bad fortune of men depends not less upon their own dispositions than upon fortune.

If we did not have pride, we would not complain of it in others.