Envy Is More Irreconcilable Than Hatred.

It Is As Easy To Deceive One's Self Without Perceiving It, As It Is Difficult To Deceive Others Without Their Finding Out.

People Would Not Long Remain In Social Life If They Were Not The Dupes Of Each Other.

Being A Blockhead Is Sometimes The Best Security Against Being Cheated By A Man Of Wit.

Mediocre Minds Usually Dismiss Anything Which Reaches Beyond Their Own Understanding.

Intrepidity Is An Extraordinary Strength Of Soul, Which Raises It Above The Troubles, Disorders And Emotions Which The Sight Of Great Perils Can Arouse In It; By This Strength Heroes Maintain A Calm Aspect And Preserve Their Reason And Liberty In The Most Surprising And Terrible Accidents.