There is no disguise which can hide love for long where it exists, or simulate it where it does not.

We are eager to believe that others are flawed because we are eager to believe in what we wish for.

Though confidence is very fine, and makes the future sunny; I want no confidence for mine, I'd rather have the money

Esteem never makes ingrates.

Sometimes there are accidents in our lives the skillful extrication from which demands a little folly.

Beautiful coquettes are quacks of love.

True bravery is shown by performing without witness what one might be capable of doing before all the world.