Success is a very hideous thing. Its false resemblance to merit deceives men.

“Great griefs exhaust. They discourage us with life. The man into whom they ente…”

“A torch-flame resembles the wisdom of cowards: it gives a poor light because it…”

“a compliment is like a kiss through a veil.”

“And that is how a self-seeking hotchpotch distorts and debases the very finest …”