It is only before those who are glad to hear it, and anxious to spread it, that we find it easy to speak ill of others.

Public opinion is a courtesan, whom we seek to please without respecting.

Of all trifles, titles are the lightest.

Pleasure limps for him. who enjoys it alone.

The happiness of the tender heart is increased by what it can take away from the wretchedness of others.

None despise fame more heartily than those who have no possible claim to it.

It is easy to be virtuous in prospective.