Nothing Is Easier Than Self-deceit.

The Sower Of The Seed Is Assuredly The Author Of The Whole Harvest Of Mischief.

Nothing Is More Easy Than To Deceive One's Self, As Our Affections Are Subtle Persuaders.

There Are All Kinds Of Devices Invented For The Protection And Preservation Of Countries: Defensive Barriers, Forts, Trenches, And The Like... But Prudent Minds Have As A Natural Gift One Safeguard Which Is The Common Possession Of All, And This Applies Especially To The Dealings Of Democracies. What Is This Safeguard? Skepticism. This You Must Preserve. This You Must Retain. If You Can Keep This, You Need Fear No Harm.

To Remind A Man Of The Good Turns You Have Done Him Is Very Much Like A Reproach.

The Readiest And Surest Way To Get Rid Of Censure, Is To Correct Ourselves.