Few people have the wisdom to prefer the criticism that would do them good, to the praise that deceives them.

We would frequently be ashamed of our good deeds if people saw all of the motives that produced them.

There are few virtuous women who are not bored with their trade.

Old people love to give good advice; it compensates them for their inability to set a bad example.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

That is fine, and I would have praised you more had you praised me less. [Fr., Cela est beau, et je vous louerais davantage si vous m'aviez loue moins.]