It is, no doubt, an immense advantage to have done nothing, but one should not abuse it.

What isn’t clear, isn’t French.

Indolence and stupidity are first cousins.

The woman who too easily and ardently yielded her devotion will find that its vitality, like a bright fire, soon consumes itself.

There is nothing so unready as readiness of wit.

Poverty treads close upon the heels of great and unexpected wealth.

Youth is not the era of wisdom; let us therefore have due consideration.