A clever woman often compromises her husband; a stupid woman only compromises herself.

Love is a reality which is born in the fairy region of romance.

I know where there is more wisdom than is found in Napoleon, Voltaire, or all the ministers present and to come - in public opinion.

Never speak ill of yourself, your friends will always say enough on that subject.

The reputation of a man is like his shadow, gigantic when it precedes him, and pigmy in its proportions when it follows.

Mistrust first impulses; they are nearly always good.

Wherever there's trouble, look for a priest.