It is difficult to like those whom we do not esteem; but it is no less so to like those whom we esteem more than ourselves.

Fortune turns all things to the advantage of those on whom she smiles.

If one judges love according to the greatest part of the effects it produces, it would appear to resemble rather hatred than kindness.

There are a great many simpletons who know themselves to be so, and who make a very cunning use of their own simplicity.

The reason that lovers never weary each other is because they are always talking about themselves.

The only thing constant in life is change

Some counterfeits reproduce so very well the truth that it would be a flaw of judgment not to be deceived by them.