Flattery is so necessary to us that we flatter one another just to be flattered in return.

I think sometimes - do not we all? - that perhaps the present year is my last year and that all my busyness is foolish.

Even a fool can deceive a man - if he be a bigger fool than himself.

It is more difficult ... to rule the King's favorites than for the favorites to rule the King.

Flattery is so necessary to us that we flatter one another just to be flattered in return.

What a rope of sand we are without a leader.

Does one ever see any ghost that is not oneself?