Whatever people in general do not understand, they are al ways prepared to dislike; the incomprehensible is always the obnoxious.
It is said that ridicule is the test of truth: it is never applied, but when we wish to deceive ourselves.
Curiosity and courtesy are very often at variance.
Good taste is his religion, his morality, his standard, and his test.
Experience teaches, it is true; but she never teaches in time.
A friend is never alarmed for us in the right place.