Oscar Wilde. The Picture Of Dorian Gray (№ 868)

Are we all ready to trust others for the simple reason that afraid for himself. The basis of optimism is sheer terror. We ascribe to our fellow men those virtues that can benefit for themselves, and imagine we do it out of generosity. We praise the banker, because I want to believe that he will increase us credit in your account, and find good traits even a Highwayman, in the hope that he will spare our pockets.