A man is sometimes better off deceived about the one he loves, than undeceived.

Never give anyone the advice to buy or sell shares, because the most benevolent price of advice can turn out badly.

The qualities we have, make us so ridiculous as those which we affect.

We often pride ourselves on even the most criminal passions, but envy is a timid and shamefaced passion we never dare to acknowledge.

Were we faultless, we would not derive such satisfaction from remarking the faults of others.

Criticism sometimes is really praise, and praise sometimes slander.

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