Those who give too much attention to trifling things become generally incapable of great ones.

In love deceit almost always outstrips distrust.

There are some who never would have loved if they never had heard it spoken of.

The gratitude of most men is but a secret desire of receiving greater benefits.

The most sure method of subjecting yourself to be deceived is to consider yourself more cunning than others.

Few people have the wisdom to prefer the criticism that would do them good, to the praise that deceives them.

Marriage is the only war in which you sleep with the enemy.