“That what appears to be egoism so often isn't.”
“Egoism is the law of perspective applied to feelings: what is closest appears large and weighty, and as one moves farther away size and weight decrease.”
“No egoism is so insufferable as the Christian with regard to his soul.”
“Things aren’t often what they appear to be at first blush. But embarrassment is.”
“Freedom so often means that one isn't needed anywhere.”
“If you judge by appearances in this place,' said Mme de Chartres, 'you will often be deceived, because what appears to be the case hardly ever is.”