One thing which makes us find so few people who appear reasonable and agreeable in conversation is, that there is scarcely any one who does not think more of what he is about to say than of answering precisely what is said to him.

It is difficult to define love; all we can say is, that in the soul it is a desire to rule, in the mind it is a sympathy, and in the body it is a hidden and delicate wish to possess what we love-Plus many mysteries.

The passions are the only orators which always persuade.

There are few good women who do not tire of their role.

Imagination does not enable us to invent as many different contradictions as there are by nature in every heart.

Moderation in people who are contented comes from that calm that good fortune lends to their spirit.

He who refuses praise the first time that it is offered does so because he would hear it a second time.