The height of cleverness is to be able to conceal it.

Affected simplicity is a subtle imposture.

If we are incapable of finding peace in ourselves, it is pointless to search elsewhere.

There are more defects in temperament than in the mind.

When the soul is ruffled by the remains of one passion, it is more disposed to entertain a new one than when it is entirely curedand at rest from all.

Though confidence is very fine, and makes the future sunny; I want no confidence for mine, I'd rather have the money

Nothing should lessen our satisfaction with ourselves as much as when we notice that we disapprove of something at one time that we approve of at another time.