Everyone praises his heart, none dare praise their understanding.

However rare true love may be, it is less so than true friendship.

Truth is the foundation and the reason of the perfection of beauty, for of whatever stature a thing may be, it cannot be beautiful-and perfect, unless it be truly what it should be, and possess truly all that it should have.

The intellect of the generality of women serves more to fortify their folly than their reason.

We pardon to the extent that we love.

Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness.

Strength and weakness of mind are misnomers; they are really nothing but the good or bad health of our bodily organs.