The more we do, the more we can do.

A proud man is satisfied with his own good opinion, and does not seek to make converts to it.

He who undervalues himself is justly undervalued by others.

The confession of our failings is a thankless office. It savors less of sincerity or modesty than of ostentation. It seems as if we thought our weaknesses as good as other people's virtues.

Every man, in his own opinion, forms an exception to the ordinary rules of morality.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

Those people who are uncomfortable in themselves are disagreeable to others.