In all professions each affects a look and an exterior to appear what he wishes the world to believe that he is. Thus we may say that the whole world is made up of appearances.
Perfect courage is to do without witnesses what one would be capable of doing with the world looking on.
Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit.
As one grows older, one becomes wiser and more foolish.
There is many a virtuous woman weary of her trade.
The virtues and vices are all put in motion by interest.
