Our probity is not less at the mercy of fortune than our property.

Kings do with men as with pieces of money; they give them what value they please, and we are obliged to receive them at their current and not at their real value.

Usually we praise only to be praised.

The height of cleverness is to be able to conceal it.

The smallest fault of women who give themselves up to love is to love.

Humility is the altar upon which God wishes that we should offer Him His sacrifices.

Passion often makes fools of the wisest men and gives the silliest wisdom.