People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as if they believe that the world is always contemplating their individual charms and virtues.

That kind of patriotism which consists in hating all other nations.

Economy was always 'elegant', and money-spending always 'vulgar and ostentatious'; a sort of sour-grapeism, which made us very peaceful and satisfied.

A wise parent humours the desire for independent action, so as to become the friend and adviser when his absolute rule shall cease.

Our credulity is greatest concerning the things we know least about. And since we know least about ourselves, we are ready to believe all that is said about us…

No, I don't think you're paranoid. I think you're the opposite of paranoid. I think you walk around with the insane delusion that people like you.

Whenever a man's friends begin to compliment him about looking young, he may be sure that they think he is growing old.