“We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others, that in the end, we become disguised to ourselves.”

“We are more interested in making others believe we are happy than in trying to be happy ourselves.”

“Almost always we are bored by people to whom we ourselves are boring.”

“When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.”

“There is no disguise which can hide love for long where it exists, or simulate it where it does not.”

“It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.”

“Our enemies come nearer the truth in the opinions they form of us than we do in our opinion of ourselves.”