It is from a weakness and smallness of mind that men are opinionated; and we are very loath to believe what we are not able to comprehend.

We are more often treacherous, through weakness than through calculation.

We are more often treacherous through weakness than through calculation.

Weakness of character is the only defect which cannot be amended.

Though men are apt to flatter and exalt themselves with their great achievements, yet these are, in truth, very often owing not so much to design as chance.

It is a great act of cleverness to be able to conceal one's being clever.