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.

Some follies are caught, like contagious diseases.

There are two things which Man cannot look at directly without flinching: the sun and death.

A man does not please long when he has only species of wit.

To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.

Moderation is like sobriety: you would like to have some more, but are afraid of making yourself ill.

A certain harmony should be kept between actions and ideas if we want to fully develop the effects they can produce.