The falsest of all philosophies is that which, under the pretext of delivering men from the embarrassment of their passions, counsels idleness and the abandonment and neglect of themselves.
Our opinion of others is not so variable as our opinion of ourselves.
Indolence is the sleep of the mind.
Few people are modest enough to be estimated at their true worth.
The art of pleasing is the art of deception.
Wit does not take the place of knowledge.