It is as easy to deceive one's self without perceiving it, as it is difficult to deceive others without their finding out.

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

As the great ones of this world are unable to bestow health of body or peace of mind, we always pay too high a price for any good they can do.

The force we use on ourselves, to prevent ourselves from loving, is often more cruel than the severest treatment at the hands of one loved.

A respectable man may love madly, but not foolishly.

If there be a love pure and free from the admixture of our other passions, it is that which lies hidden in the bottom of our heart, and which we know not ourselves.

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