The man whom no one pleases is much more unhappy than the man who pleases no one.

In love deceit nearly always goes further than mistrust.

He is a truly virtuous man who wishes always to be open to the observation of honest men.

Jealousy is in a manner just and reasonable, as it tends to preserve a good which belongs, or which we believe belongs to us, on the other hand envy is a fury which cannot endure the happiness of others.

Hope, deceiving as it is, serves at least to lead us to the end of our lives by an agreeable route.

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

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.