There is one person that is wiser than anybody, and that is everybody.

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.

Only a man who has loved a woman of genius can appreciate what happiness there is in loving a fool.

In a novel, the author gives the leading character intelligence and distinction. Fate goes to less trouble: mediocrities play a part in great events simply from happening to be there.

She is such a good friend that she would throw all her acquaintances into the water for the pleasure of fishing them out again.

What I have been taught, I have forgotten; what I know, I have guessed.