Of all our faults, the one that we excuse most easily is idleness.

Most men, like plants, possess hidden qualities which chance discovers.

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

It is as easy to deceive one's self without perceiving it, as it is difficult to deceive others without their finding out.

There are some good marriages, but practically no delightful ones.

A man's worth has its season, like fruit.

Love's greatest miracle is the curing of coquetry.