Just as much as we see in others we have in ourselves.

We find many things to which the prohibition of them constitutes the only temptation.

When a thing ceases to be a subject of controversy, it ceases to be a subject of interest.

To speak highly of one with whom we are intimate is a species of egotism. Our modesty as well as our jealousy teaches us caution on this subject.

A grave blockhead should always go about with a lively one - they show one another off to the best advantage.

The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.

Our friends are generally ready to do everything for us, except the very thing we wish them to do.