Most of our faults are more pardonable than the means we use to conceal them. |
Our virtues are most frequently but vices disguised. |
We have all sufficient strength to endure the misfortunes of others. |
Hypocrisy is an homage that vice pays to virtue. |
Love of justice in the generality of men is only the fear of suffering from injustice. |
Our repentance is not so much regret for the ill we have done as fear of the ill that may happen to us in consequence. |
A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire. |
Everyone complains of his memory, none of his judgment. |
Nothing is given so profusely as advice. |
