Though men are apt to flatter and exalt themselves with their great achievements, yet these are, in truth, very often owing not so much to design as chance.
FRANCOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULDIn the misfortunes of our best friends we always find something not altogether displeasing to us.
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In sum, simply a business from which those involved propose to derive a steady profit for their own self-love.
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However greatly we distrust the sincerity of those we converse with, yet still we think they tell more truth to us than to anyone else.
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There are heroes in evil as well as in good.
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Our virtues are often, in reality, no better than vices disguised.
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In the misfortunes of our best friends we always find something not altogether displeasing to us.
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It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.
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When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.
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Perfect behavior is born of complete indifference.
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Pride does not wish to owe and vanity does not wish to pay.
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We come altogether fresh and raw into the several stages of life, and often find ourselves without experience, despite our years.
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Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit.
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It is often laziness and timidity that keep us within our duty while virtue gets all the credit.
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One is never fortunate or as unfortunate as one imagines.
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We have no patience with other people’s vanity because it is offensive to our own.
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Innocence does not find near so much protection as guilt.
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