Philosophy easily triumphs over past and future ills; but present ills triumph over philosophy.

Women do not know all their powers of flirtation.

Many people despise wealth, but few know how to give it away.

Gallantry of mind consists in saying flattering things in an agreeable manner.

He who refuses praise the first time that it is offered does so because he would hear it a second time.

If you cannot find peace in yourself, it is useless to look for it elsewhere.

Men never desire anything very eagerly which they desire only by the dictates of reason.