We have all of us sufficient fortitude to bear the misfortunes of others.
Innocence finds not near so much protection as guilt.
The gratitude of most men is but a secret desire of receiving greater benefits.
He who lives without folly is not as wise as he thinks.
We are oftener treacherous through weakness than through calculation.
A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.
It is easier to know mankind in general than man individually.
Hope deceitful as it is serves at least to lead us to the end of life along an agreeable road.
We give advice but we do not inspire conduct.
He who lives without committing any folly is not so wise as he thinks.
We are never so happy nor so unhappy as we suppose ourselves to be.
A fashionable woman is always in love - with herself.
The reason why lovers are never wary of one another is this - they are always talking of themselves.
Our virtues are most frequently but vices disguised.
In jealousy there is more self-love than love.
There are few chaste women who are not tired of their trade.