The rich man despises those who flatter him too much, and hates those who do not flatter him at all.

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

The bold defiance of a woman is the certain sign of her shame, - when she has once ceased to blush, it is because she has too much to blush for.

Mistrust first impulses; they are nearly always good.

To succeed in the world, it is much more necessary to possess the penetration to discern who is a fool, than to discover who is a clever man.

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

If you wish to be popular in society consent to be taught many things you already know.