It is more difficult for a man to be faithful to his mistress when he is favored than when he is ill treated by her.

There is no disguise which can hide love for long where it exists, or simulate it where it does not.

We should often blush at our noblest deeds if the world were to see all their underlying motives.

Our good qualities expose us more to hatred and persecution than all the ill we do.

There are few good women who do not tire of their role.

Weakness is the only fault that is incorrigible.

Strength and weakness of mind are misnomers; they are really nothing but the good or bad health of our bodily organs.