Humility Is The Worst Form Of Conceit.

People Are Often Vain Of Their Passions, Even Of The Worst, But Envy Is A Passion So Timid And Shame-faced That No One Ever Dare Avow Her.

We Are Never So Easily Deceived As When We Imagine We Are Deceiving Others.

The Greatest Part Of Intimate Confidences Proceed From A Desire Either To Be Pitied Or Admired.

Οur Own Distrust Somewhat Justifies The Deceit Of Others.

There Are Two Things Which Man Cannot Look At Directly Without Flinching: The Sun And Death.