Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.
The courage of a great many men, and the virtue of a great many women, are the effect of vanity, shame, and especially a suitabletemperament.
We always get bored with those whom we bore.
The passions often engender their contraries.
Happiness does not consist in things themselves but in the relish we have of them.
It is not always for virtue's sake that women are virtuous.