The modest man has everything to gain, and the arrogant man everything to lose; for modesty has always to deal with generosity, and arrogance with envy.
Mutability is written upon all things.
In general, indulgence for those we know is rarer than pity for those we know not.
It is said that friendship between women is only a suspension of hostilities.
Gold like the sun, which melts wax, but hardens clay, expands great souls.
The woman who too easily and ardently yielded her devotion will find that its vitality, like a bright fire, soon consumes itself.