Jealousy is always born with love, but does not die with it. In jealousy there is more of self-love than of love to another.

The constancy of the wise is only the talent of concealing the agitation of their hearts.

We often pay our debts not because it is only fair that we should, but to make future loans easier.

However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention.

Everyone praises his heart, none dare praise their understanding.

True love is like ghosts, which everyone talks about and few have seen.

Renewed friendships require more care than those that have never been broken.