The old begin to complain of the conduct of the young when they themselves are no longer able to set a bad example.
If we did not have pride, we would not complain of it in others.
Everyone complains of his memory, and nobody complains of his judgment.
Were we not proud ourselves, we should not complain of the pride of others.
Every one complains of a poor memory, no one of a weak judgment.
Considering how little the beginning or the ceasing to love is in our own power, it is foolish and unreasonable for the lover or his mistress to complain of one another's inconstancy.