We are never rendered so ridiculous by qualities which we possess, as
by those which we aim at, or affect to have.--FROM THE FRENCH.

Affectation is a greater enemy to the face than the small-pox.
--ST. EVREMOND.

All affectation is the vain and ridiculous attempt of poverty to
appear rich.--LAVATER.

Affectation hides three times as many virtues as charity does sins.
--HORACE MANN.