Affected Simplicity Is A Subtle Imposture.

The Generality Of Friends Puts Us Out Of Conceit With Friendship; Just As The Generality Of Religious People Puts Us Out Of Conceit With Religion.

The Greatest Fault Of A Penetrating Wit Is To Go Beyond The Mark.

We Are Very Far From Always Knowing Our Own Wishes.

What We Cut Off From Our Other Faults Is Very Often But So Much Added To Our Pride.

I Always Say To Myself, What Is The Most Important Thing We Can Think About At This Extraordinary Moment.