Where talent is a dwarf, self-esteem is a giant.

It is almost impossible to find those who admire us entirely lacking in taste.

We find ourselves less witty in remembering what we have said than in dreaming of what we would have said.

The wisest man may always learn something from the humblest peasant.

There are philanthropists who, incapable of managing their own little affairs, take upon themselves those of the whole world; but as their creditors always outnumber their disciples, they owe humanity more than she will ever owe them.

Pleasure limps for him. who enjoys it alone.

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.