We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for.
The poor man wishes to conceal his poverty, and the rich man his wealth: the former fears lest he be despised, the latter lest he be plundered.
In this world, all power rests upon force.
Passion is always suffering, even when gratified.
So soon as a fashion is universal, it is out of date.
Oh happy pessimists! What a joy it is to them to be able to prove again and again that there is no joy.