Take love as a sober man takes wine; do not become a drunkard. If your mistress is sincere and faithful, love her for that; but if she is not, if she is merely young and beautiful, love her for that; if she is agreeable and spirituelle, love her for that; if she is none of these things but merely loves you, love her for that. Love does not come to us every day.

The return makes one love the farewell.

The mouth keeps silent to hear the heart speak.

Vanity and dignity are incompatible with each other; vain women are almost sure to be vulnerable.

I don't know where my road is going, but I know that I walk better when I hold your hand.

The most disagreeable thing that your worst enemy says to your face does not approach what your best friends say behind your back.

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