The flatterer does not think highly enough of himself or of others.
It is motive alone that gives real value to the actions of men, and disinterestedness puts the cap to it.
To endeavor to forget anyone is a certain way of thinking of nothing else.
The great charm of conversation consists less in the display of one's own wit and intelligence than in the power to draw forth the resources of others.
The spendthrift robs his heirs the miser robs himself.
The noblest deeds are well enough set forth in simple language; emphasis spoils them.