I am afraid he has one of those terribly weak natures that are susceptible to influence.
Never buy anything simply because it is expensive.
One should never make one's entrance with a scandal. One should reserve that to give an interest to one's old age.
Wickedness is a myth invented by good people to account for the curious attractiveness of others.
It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.
In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing.