There are men who are happy without knowing it.

It is a great sign of mediocrity to praise always moderately.

We are so presumptuous that we think we can separate our personal interest from that of humanity, and slander mankind without compromising ourselves.

One can not be just if one is not humane.

If people did not compliment one another there would be little society.

It is not in everyone's power to secure wealth, office, or honors; but everyone may be good, generous, and wise.

Children are taught to fear and obey; the avarice, pride, or timidity of parents teaches children economy, arrogance, or submission. They are also encouraged to be imitators, a course to which they are already only too much inclined. No one thinks of making them original, courageous, independent.