A Wise Man Thinks It More Advantageous

The Judgments Our Enemies Make About Us Come Nearer To The Truth Than Those We Make About Ourselves.

Self-interest Speaks All Manner Of Tongues And Plays All Manner Of Parts, Even That Of Disinterestedness.

The Gratitude Of Most Men Is But A Secret Desire Of Receiving Greater Benefits.

Penetration Has An Air Of Divination; It Pleases Our Vanity More Than Any Other Quality Of The Mind.

Narrowness Of Mind Is Often The Cause Of Obstinacy; We Do Not Easily Believe Beyond What We See.