The smallest fault of women who give themselves up to love is to love.

The wind which snuffs the candle fans the fire.

Eloquence resides as much in the tone of voice, in the eyes, and in the expression of the face, as in the choice of words.

Though nature be ever so generous, yet can she not make a hero alone. Fortune must contribute her part too; and till both concur, the work cannot be perfected.

There are some people who would never have fallen in love if they had not heard there was such a thing.

He who lives without folly isn't so wise as he thinks.

There are few people who are more often in the wrong than those who cannot endure to be so.