We give advice, we do not inspire conduct.

Women's virtue is frequently nothing but a regard to their own quiet and a tenderness for their reputation.

The intention of cheating no one lays us open to being cheated ourselves.

The greatest fault of a penetrating wit is to go beyond the mark.

Were we perfectly acquainted with the object, we should never passionately desire it.

Before we set our hearts too much upon anything, let us examine how happy they are, who already possess it.

We have not strength enough to follow our reason so far as it would carry us.