The vices of the rich and great are mistaken for error; and those of the poor and lowly, for crimes.

The infirmities of genius are often mistaken for its privileges.

Borrowed thoughts, like borrowed money, only show the poverty of the borrower.

Praise is the only gift for which people are really grateful.

There is no cosmetic like happiness

Only vain people wage war against the vanity of others.

Society punishes not the vices of its members, but their detection.