Never lend books, for no one ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are books that other folks have left me.

I ought not to fear to survive my own people so long as there are men in the world; for there are always some whom one can love.

In order that knowledge be properly digested it must have been swallowed with a good appetite.

I thank fate for having made me born poor. Poverty taught me the true value of the gifts useful to life.

It is in the ability to deceive oneself that the greatest talent is shown.

It is not easy to be a pretty woman without causing mischief.

Our passions are ourselves.