The desire of talking of ourselves, and showing those faults we do not mind having seen, makes up a good part of our sincerity.

The world is full of pots jeering at kettles.

Sobriety is concern for one's health - or limited capacity.

There are a great many men valued in society who have nothing to recommend them but serviceable vices.

There are persons whose only merit consists in saying and doing stupid things at the right time, and who ruin all if they change their manners.

Old people are fond of giving good advice; it consoles them for no longer being capable of setting a bad example.

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