Smallness of mind is the cause of stubbornness, and we do not credit readily what is beyond our view.

Women do not know all their powers of flirtation.

Sincerity is a certain openness of heart. It is to be found in very few, and what we commonly look upon to be so is only a cunningsort of dissimulation, to insinuate ourselves into the confidence of others.

In love the deceit generally outstrips the distrust.

Only strong natures can really be sweet ones; those that seem sweet are in general only weak, and may easily turn sour.

If it requires great tact to speak to the purpose, it requires no less to know when to be silent.

We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.