It is difficult, if not impossible, to define the limit of our reasonable desires in respect of possessions.

In their hearts women think that it is men's business to earn money and theirs to spend it.

The weakness of their reasoning faculty also explains why women show more sympathy for the unfortunate than men;... and why, on the contrary, they are inferior to men as regards justice, and less honourable and conscientious.

Scoundrels are always sociable.

Talent is able to achieve what is beyond other people's capacity to achieve, yet not what is beyond their capacity of apprehension; therefore it at once finds its appreciators. The achievement of genius, on the other hand, transcends not only others' capacity of achievement, but also their capacity of apprehension; therefore they do not become immediately aware of it. Talent is like the marksman who hits a target which others cannot reach; genius is like the marksman who hits a target, as far as which others cannot even see.

Boredom is just the reverse side of fascination.

Honour is external conscience, and conscience is inward honour.