In love deceit nearly always goes further than mistrust.

Luxury and excessive refinement are sure forerunners of the decadence of states, because when all individuals seek their own interests they neglect the public weal.

The same strength of character which helps a man resist love, helps to make it more violent and lasting too. People of unsettled minds are always driven about with passions, but never absolutely filled with any.

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

The person giving the advice returns the confidence placed in him with a disinterested eagerness... and he is usually guided only by his own interest or reputation.

It is with true love as it is with ghosts; everyone talks about it, but few have seen it.

As uncommon a thing as true love is, it is yet easier to find than true friendship.