The soft contralto notes of a woman's voice are born in the immediate region of the heart.

Repartee is altogether a natural endowment, and is the lightning of the mind.

Disgrace is the synonym of discovery.

There is no worse sorrow than remembering happiness in the day of sorrow.

The fumes of wine fermented in my head; it was one of those moments of intoxication when all that ones sees and hears, speaks to one of the adored.... One would willingly embrace all who smile, and one feels that he is brother of all who live.

There are temptations more attractive than angels. Liberty, Patriotism, the good of humanity – words like that are the silver scales of the Tempter’s flaming wings

Oh! my friend, when you feel bursting on your lips the vow of eternal love, do not be afraid to yield, but do not confound wine with intoxication; do not think the cup divine because the draft is of celestial flavor; do not be astonished to find it broken and empty in the evening.