Coquetry is the essential characteristic, and the prevalent humor of women; but they do not all practice it, because the coquetry of some is restrained by fear or by reason.

The sicknesses of the soul have their ups and downs like those of the body; what we take to be a cure is most often merely a respite or change of disease.

Whatever ignominy or disgrace we have incurred, it is almost always in our power to reestablish our reputation.

We are so used to dissembling with others that in time we come to deceive and dissemble with ourselves.

The principal point of cleverness is to know how to value things just as they deserve.

We speak little if not egged on by vanity.

We give nothing so freely as advice.