"The intention of never deceiving often exposes..." - Quote by Francois De La Rochefoucauld

“There are some disguised falsehoods so like truths, that 'twould be to judge ill not to be deceived by them.”

“Women know not the whole of their coquetry.”

“Interest blinds some people, and enlightens others.”

“We acknowledge our faults in order to repair by our sincerity the damage they have done us in the eyes of others.”

“Politics, as a trade, finds most and leaves nearly all dishonest.”

“A 'No' uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a 'Yes' merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble.”

“Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast.”

“The daily employment of cunning marks a little mind, it generally happens that those who resort to it in one respect to protect themselves lay themselves open to attack in another.”

“Tis time to fear when tyrants seem to kiss.”