We confess to little faults only to persuade ourselves we have no great ones.

When the soul is ruffled by the remains of one passion, it is more disposed to entertain a new one than when it is entirely curedand at rest from all.

In infants, levity is a prettiness; in men a shameful defect; but in old age, a monstrous folly.

The surest proof of being endowed with noble qualities is to be free from envy.

Everyone praises his heart, none dare praise their understanding.

Vanity, shame, and above all disposition, often make men brave and women chaste.

Whatever pretext we may give for our affections, often it is only interest and vanity which cause them.