Politeness Of The Mind Is To Have

There Is A Kind Of Elevation Which Does Not Depend On Fortune; It Is A Certain Air Which Distinguishes Us, And Seems To Destine Us For Great Things; It Is A Price Which We Imperceptibly Set Upon Ourselves.

When Our Vices Desert Us, We Flatter Ourselves That We Are Deserting Our Vices.

We Rarely Ever Perceive Others As Being Sensible, Except For Those Who Agree With Us.

Preserving Health By Too Severe A Rule Is A Worrisome Malady.

It Is Not Enough That We Should Succeed, But Our Friends Must Fail As Well.