In most men gratitude is only a secret longing for greater benefits.[La reconnaissance de la plupart des hommes n’est qu’une secrète envie de recevoir de plus grands bienfaits.]
In general, we give praise only that we may get it.[On ne loue d’ordinaire que pour être loué.]
If there was less sympathy in the world there would be less trouble in the world.
I am charming to my friends one day, and forget all about them the next.
I always think loyalty’s such a tiresome virtue.
Human nature is always interesting. And it’s curious to see how certain types always tend to act in exactly the same way.
Examine men’s ruling principles, even those of the wise, what kind of things they avoid, and what kind they pursue.[Τὰ ἡγεμονικὰ αὐτῶν διάβλεπε καὶ τοὺς φρονίμους, οἷα μὲν φεύγουσιν, οἷα δὲ διώκουσιν.]
Everyone has something to hide.
Everybody is very much alike, really. But fortunately, perhaps, they don’t realise it.
Do you not know, my friend, that each one of us is a dark mystery, a maze of conflicting passions and desires and attitudes?
Curious things, habits. People themselves never knew they had them.
But what can a decent man speak of with most pleasure? Answer: Of himself.[А впрочем: о чем может говорить порядочный человек с наибольшим удовольствием?]
