It is difficult to like those whom we do not esteem; but it is no less so to like those whom we esteem more than ourselves |
It is easier to appear worthy of a position one does not hold, than of the office which one fills. |
It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves. |
It is easier to be wise on behalf of others than to be so for ourselves |
It is easier to know men in general, than men in particular. |
It is equally as difficult to be contented when one has too much or too little love. |
It is far better to accustom our mind to bear the ills we have than to speculate on those which may befall us. |
It is far easier to know men than to know man. |
It is for want of application, rather than of means that people fail, |
It is generally the fault of the loved one not to perceive when love ceases. |
It is great cleverness to know how to conceal our cleverness |
It is great cleverness to known when to conceal one's cleverness |
It is great folly to wish to be wise all alone. |
It is impossible to love a second time what we have really ceased to love |
It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well |