It is not always from valor or from chastity that men are brave, and women chaste.

It is sometimes necessary to play the fool to avoid being deceived by cunning men.

The praise we give to new comers into the world arises from the envy we bear to those who are established.

There is nothing men are so generous of as advice.

Whatever ignominy or disgrace we have incurred, it is almost always in our power to reestablish our reputation.

Jealousy is nothing more than a fear of abandonment

Coquetry is the essential characteristic, and the prevalent humor of women; but they do not all practice it, because the coquetry of some is restrained by fear or by reason.