Humility Is The Worst Form Of Conceit.

The Desire Of Talking Of Ourselves, And Showing Those Faults We Do Not Mind Having Seen, Makes Up A Good Part Of Our Sincerity.

However Wicked Men May Be, They Do Not Dare Openly To Appear The Enemies Of Virtue, And When They Desire To Persecute Her They Either Pretend To Believe Her False Or Attribute Crimes To Her.

Only Strong Natures Can Really Be Sweet Ones; Those That Seem Sweet Are In General Only Weak, And May Easily Turn Sour.

The Praise We Give To New Comers Into The World Arises From The Envy We Bear To Those Who Are Established.

Misers Mistake Gold For Their Good; Whereas 'tis Only A Means Of Attaining It.