It is easier to know men in general, than men in particular.

Though confidence is very fine, and makes the future sunny; I want no confidence for mine, I'd rather have the money

Unfaithfulness ought to extinguish love, and we should not be jealous when there is reason to be. Only those who give no grounds for jealousy are worthy of it.

Consolation for unhappiness can often be found in a certain satisfaction we get from looking unhappy.

Quarrels would not last long if the fault was only on one side.

The only thing constant in life is change

Indolence, languid as it is, often masters both passions and virtues.