To be sure, the dog is loyal. But why, on that account, should we take him as an example? He is loyal to man, not to other dogs.
A weak man has doubts before a decision; a strong man has them afterwards.
Truth is a clumsy servant that breaks the dishes while washing them.
Talent is often a defect in character.
Love thy neighbor as thyself. Because each of us is his own neighbor.
Blushing, palpitations, a bad conscience--this is what you get if you haven't sinned.