He who spares the bad injures the good.
Why do we not hear the truth? Because we do not speak it.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
The swiftest despatch seems slow to desire.
A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.
If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is doubled.