You are never so easily fooled as when trying to fool someone else.

The constancy of sages is nothing but the art of locking up their agitation in their hearts.

When the soul is ruffled by the remains of one passion, it is more disposed to entertain a new one than when it is entirely curedand at rest from all.

We are never so happy, nor so unhappy, as we suppose ourselves to be.

Coquetry is the essential characteristic, and the prevalent humor of women; but they do not all practice it, because the coquetry of some is restrained by fear or by reason.

We are always bored by the very people by whom it is vital not to be bored.

A woman often thinks she regrets the lover, when she only regrets the love.