Whenever you see a man who is successful in society, try to discover what makes him pleasing, and if possible adopt his system.

The conduct of men depends upon their temperament, not upon a bunch of musty maxims.

The character of a woman rapidly develops after marriage, and sometimes seems to change, when in fact it is only complete.

We should never lose an occasion. Opportunity is more powerful even than conquerors and prophets.

Without dancing you can never attain a perfectly graceful carriage, which is of the highest importance in life.

The depositary of power is always unpopular.

Nine-tenths of all existing books are nonsense.