Politeness and a sense of honor have this advantage: we bestow them on others without losing a thing.

The happy are an exception who enjoy innocently their simple happiness.

Little said is soon amended. There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.

Do not make mistakes about character. Better be cheated in the price than in the quality of goods.

Trust your heart, especially when it is a strong one.

Politeness and a sense of honor have this advantage: we bestow them on others without losing a thing.

Every fool stands convinced; and everyone convinced is a fool. The faultier a person's judgement the firmer their convictions.